How to contact the LEA for a statement?

[Mum2boys3]

Hi i wanted to know how i find the number or who do i contact to get the LEA to statement my son, suspected ASD. He is to start reception is septembe this year. will it be in the phone book?

[AttilaTheMeerkat]

From IPSEA's website (www.ipsea.org.uk):-

Write to the top person at the LEA, usually called the Chief Education Officer or the Director of Education. You can find out what the top person is called in your LEA by asking at the school or the local library.

The LEA must reply within six weeks.

Remember: Always ask in writing. Keep a copy of your letter. Make a note of the six week deadline for the LEA?s reply.

They also have model letters you can use for this purpose.

Good luck, if they refuse do appeal their decision!!.

P.S if they do agree to assess a statement can take around six months to actually set up.