Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

That information and advice about special educational needs is available (for example from the local SENDIASS)

That information and advice about special educational needs is available (for example from the local SENDIASS). When the refusal comes with the final or amended plan, the law requires this item in that notice.

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.information_and_advice

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 14(2)(d)(ii)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 22(5)(d)(ii)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 32Law (Act or Regulations)

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