Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The reasons for the decision

The reasons for the decision. The Regulations do not list reasons for this notice, but reasons help the family understand the decision and decide what to do.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Council's decision after a review.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.review_decision.reasons

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 20(10)Law (Act or Regulations)

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