When a school or a parent makes a request for a Statutory Assessment the Learning Trust's Pre-Assessment Panel will consider the evidence presented against criteria agreed by the London SEN Regional Partnership. On this basis they will decide either that the Assessment should proceed, or write a letter explaining how the school or setting can meet the child's needs using resources that are currently available.

If the Learning Trust decides to make the Assessment they will seek advice from:

• the parents
• the school or early-years setting
• an educational psychologist
• a doctor
• any other agencies that have worked with the child

The Learning Trust will tell the parent of the name of the caseworker from the Special Educational Needs Assessment and Monitoring Team who will supervise the collection of information and who will be available for advice throughout the Assessment. The Learning Trust makes every effort to gather all reports and decide whether to issue a Statement within 18 weeks of the request being made.

Related Material:
Special Needs Assessment and Monitoring Team
SEN Regional Partnership criteria