Note in Lieu
A note in lieu is issued if, after a statutory assessment, the LEA decides that the needs can be met with the support being provided by the child’s school.
A Note in Lieu describes:
- the child’s special educational needs
- gives the reasons why a Statement has not been written
- provides suggestions for the school about how to meet the child’s needs
- describes any non-educational needs the child has and the support which might be helpful
Copies of all the advice and reports received as part of the statutory assessment will be sent along with the Note in Lieu to parents / carers.
The Note in Lieu will be used by the school to help them provide the most appropriate support for the child. The note contains advice which has been based on the assessment reports, but it is not a legally binding document.
Explanation – in lieu means ‘instead of’ - in this case instead of a SSEN.
Amended September 2011
