SCHEDULE 27 Making and maintenance of statements under section 324
Copy of proposed statement
Amendments to a statement
F12A
(1)
A F2local authority shall not amend a statement except—
(a)
in compliance with an order of the Tribunal,
(b)
as directed by the Secretary of State under section 442(4), or
(c)
in accordance with the procedure laid down in this Schedule.
(2)
If, following a re-assessment review, a F2local authority propose to amend a statement, they shall serve on the parent of the child concerned a copy of the proposed amended statement.
(3)
Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) of paragraph 2 apply to a copy of a proposed amended statement served under sub-paragraph (2) as they apply to a copy of a proposed statement served under paragraph 2(1).
(4)
If, following a periodic review, a F2local authority propose to amend a statement, they shall serve on the parent of the child concerned—
(a)
a copy of the existing statement, and
(b)
an amendment notice.
(5)
If, at any other time, a F2local authority propose to amend a statement, they shall proceed as if the proposed amendment were an amendment proposed after a periodic review.
(6)
An amendment notice is a notice in writing giving details of the amendments to the statement proposed by the authority.