6(1)If a local education authority propose to amend, or to cease to maintain, a statement they shall, before doing so, serve on the parent of the child concerned notice in writing of their proposal and of the right of the parent to make representations under this paragraph.
(2)Any parent on whom a notice has been served under this paragraph may, within the period of 15 days beginning with the date on which the notice is served, make representations to the authority about their proposal.
(3)A local education authority shall consider any representations made to them under this paragraph and on taking a decision on the proposal to which those representations relate shall (in writing) inform the parent of their decision.
[F1(4)Where a local education authority have made any amendment to the special educational provision specified in a statement, they shall also inform the parent in writing of his right under section 8(1) of this Act to appeal against the special educational provision specified in the statement.]
Textual Amendments
7Paragraph 6 above does not apply in any case where a local education authority cease to maintain a statement for a child who has ceased to be their responsibility, or where amendments which are made to a statement are consequential upon the making, amendment or revocation of a school attendance order.