The authority may decide that your child does not need a statement, because their needs can be met from within the school’s own resources and budget. If this happens, the authority may issue a “note in lieu of a statement” (in place of a statement). This carries no weight in law. It may suggest strategies or plans that the school can put in place to meet your child’s educational needs. Sometimes a note in lieu will be set out very much like a statement.
The authority may decide not to issue a note in lieu, but it should still explain the reasons for its decision not to issue a statement. As parents, you have a statutory right to ask for a copy of any advice relevant to the authority’s decision, and the authority must provide this. You can appeal against the decision not to issue a statement.
We can provide references and information on the source material we use to write our epilepsy advice and information pages. Please contact our Epilepsy Helpline by email at helpline@epilepsy.org.uk.
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Updated February 2010To be reviewed February 2012
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