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Learning difficulty assessments

The Education and Skills Act 2008 places a statutory responsibility on LAs to make arrangements for assessments relating to learning difficulties to be conducted (formerly known as S140 assessments but now covered by S139 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000).

The Act states that 'in exercising its functions . . . an authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State'.

A draft version of this guidance has been produced and has been issued to LAs and other partners and stakeholders for consultation. We have asked that LAs have regard to the draft guidance during the consultation period. The consultation closing date is 16 July 2009. The guidance and consultation documents are available on the DCSF consultation website.
 

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Last updated on 28/05/2009