Paragraph 2A Amendments to a statementF1
A F2local authority shall not amend a statement except—
in compliance with an order of the Tribunal,
as directed by the Secretary of State under section 442(4), or
in accordance with the procedure laid down in this Schedule.
If, following a re-assessment review, a local authority propose to amend a statement, they shall serve on the parent of the child concerned a copy of the proposed amended statement.
Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) of paragraph 2 apply to a copy of a proposed amended statement served under sub-paragraph (2) as they apply to a copy of a proposed statement served under paragraph 2(1).
If, following a periodic review, a local authority propose to amend a statement, they shall serve on the parent of the child concerned—
a copy of the existing statement, and
an amendment notice.
If, at any other time, a local authority propose to amend a statement, they shall proceed as if the proposed amendment were an amendment proposed after a periodic review.
An amendment notice is a notice in writing giving details of the amendments to the statement proposed by the authority.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Sch. 27 paras. 2-2B substituted for Sch. 27 para. 2 (15.6.2001 for E. for certain purposes and otherwise 1.1.2002 and 8.12.2001 for W. for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 10, Sch. 1 para. 3 (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2001/2217, arts. 4, 5, Sch. Pts. I, II (as amended by S.I. 2001/2614, art. 4); S.I. 2001/3992, arts. 4, 5, Sch. Pts. I, II
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Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))