From September 2014, new assessments of SEN follow the new rules, and support is to be provided through an EHC plan.
Existing statements and LDAs remain in force until all children and young people have completed the transition. Transfers from statements to EHC plans should be completed within three years, so for pupils who already receive support, schools need to follow the old guidelines until September 2017.
Separate guidance on managing the change to the new support system is also available. Everyone receiving support will have transferred from the old system to the new by 2018.