This statutory code contains: details of legal requirements that you must follow without exception, statutory guidance that you must follow by law unless there’s a good reason not to. It explains the duties of local authorities, health bodies, schools and colleges to provide for those with special educational needs under part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014. The code, which applies to England, is for: headteachers and principals, governing bodies, school and college staff, special educational needs (SEN) co-ordinators, early years providers, other education settings, local authorities and health and social services staff.