Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

That the requested school or college was consulted, and what it said

That the requested school or college was consulted, and what it said. The Act requires the council to consult the requested school or college before deciding.

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.school_consulted

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• Children and Families Act 2014, s 39(2)Law (Act or Regulations)

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