What, if after all the assessments are complete, the LEA decide not to issue a statement?
The LEA may decide not to issue a statement because they have concluded that your child’s SEN can be met from within the school’s own resources. The LEA must write and tell the parent listing the reasons for their decision no later than 2 weeks after completion of assessment. Parents have a right of appeal to SEN Tribunal. (See question 17). The LEA may issue a note-in-Lieu setting out the evidence learnt from the statutory assessment. This may contain:- – Description of child’s SEN. – Reasons for not making a statement and guidance on SEN provision that could be made from school resources. – Description of non-educational needs and approved provision.
