(1)Where it appears to a local authority that any authority or other person mentioned in subsection (3) could, by taking any specified action, help in the exercise of any of their functions under this Part, they may request the help of that other authority or person, specifying the action in question.
(2)An authority whose help is so requested shall comply with the request if it is compatible with their own statutory or other duties and obligations and does not unduly prejudice the discharge of any of their functions.
(3)The persons are—
(a)any local authority,
(b)any local education authority;
(c)any local housing authority;
(d)any health authority; and
(e)any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.
(4)Every local authority shall assist any local education authority with the provision of services for any child within the local authority’s area who has special educational needs.