57 Resolution of disagreements

57  Resolution of disagreements

(1)     A local authority in England must make arrangements with a view to avoiding or resolving disagreements within subsection (2) or (3).

(2)     The disagreements within this subsection are those about the exercise by the local authority or relevant bodies of their functions under this Part, where the disagreement is between—

(a)     the local authority or a relevant body, and

(b)     the parents of children, and young people, in the authority's area.

(3)     The disagreements within this subsection are those about the exercise by the local authority of its functions relating to EHC needs assessments, the preparation and review of EHC plans, and re-assessment of educational, health care and social care needs, where the disagreement is between—

(a)     the local authority and a responsible commissioning body, or

(b)     a responsible commissioning body and

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