Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes
The reasons for the decision
The reasons for the decision. Reasons and the evidence relied on help the family understand how the ground applies to the child or young person.
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.reasons- Rules version
- england-2026.10
- Law as at
- 30 September 2026
Sources
- Children and Families Act 2014, s 39(4)Law (Act or Regulations)
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