Paragraph 3

as to the manner in which assessments are to be conducted,

requiring F1the Authority , where, after conducting an assessment in respect of a child for whom a statement is maintained under Article 16, it determines not to amend the statement, to serve on the parent of the child notice giving the prescribed information, and

in connection with such other matters relating to the making of assessments as the Department considers appropriate.

that where the Authority is under a duty under Article 15, 20 or 20A to serve any notice, the duty must be performed within the prescribed period,

that where the Authority has served a notice under Article 15(1) or 20A(3) on a child's parent, it must decide within the prescribed period whether or not to make an assessment of the child's educational needs,

that where a request has been made to the Authority under Article 20(1), it must decide within the prescribed period whether or not to comply with the request, and

that where the Authority is under a duty to make an assessment, the duty must be performed within the prescribed period.

may be subject to prescribed exceptions, and

does not relieve the Authority of the duty to serve a notice, or make a decision or assessment, which has not been served or made within the prescribed period.