Explanatory note

This Order amends the Special Educational Needs (Direct Payments) (Pilot Scheme) Order 2012 (“the 2012 Order”).

This Order extends the pilot scheme made under the 2012 Order to allow the local authorities named in Schedule 2 to the 2012 Order, to continue to make direct payments in accordance with the pilot scheme, until 30th September 2015. It also amends the pilot scheme so that after 31st August 2014, the local authority will no longer have to consider any requests which are made for a direct payment or provide advice and information about direct payments.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the public, private, or voluntary sectors is foreseen.