Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The date of the letter

The date of the letter. Many time limits, including the time for appealing, count from when a letter is sent, so a clear date matters. If the letter was sent later than the date on it, those time limits count from the later day.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Refusal to name the school or college requested.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.refusal_of_requested_school.dated

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (HESC Chamber) Rules 2008, r 20(1)(c)Law (Act or Regulations)

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