Manner, and timing, of assessments, etc.E+W
3(1)Regulations may make provision—
(a)as to the manner in which assessments are to be conducted,
(b)requiring the local education authority, where, after conducting an assessment under section 167 of this Act of the educational needs of a child for whom a statement is maintained under section 168 of this Act, they determine not to amend the statement, to serve on the parent of the child notice giving the prescribed information, and
(c)in connection with such other matters relating to the making of assessments as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1)(b) above does not apply to a determination made following the service of notice under paragraph 10 of Schedule 10 to this Act of a proposal to amend the statement.
(3)Regulations may provide that, where a local education authority are under a duty to make an assessment, the duty must, subject to prescribed exceptions, be performed within the prescribed period.
(4)Such provision shall not relieve the authority of the duty to make an assessment which has not been performed within that period.