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Joint Audit Code of Practice (JACOP) (June 2016) The version of JACOP relevant for accounting periods ending on or after 31st July 2016 has been published and can be accessed via the following hyperlink: https://www.gov.uk/government/ uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/532201/ JACOP_2016.pdf
Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans and SEN Statements (June 2016) The total number of statements and EHC plans has continued to increase. The Department for Education found that there were 74,210 statutory EHC plans and 182,105 statements maintained by local authorities at January 2016, which has increased year on year since 2010. This increase is greater than the previous year and is likely to be due to the age range covered by EHC plans. Of the total 256,315 EHC plans and SEN statements, 24,655 were new EHC plans and 3,270 were new statements made during 2015. Between January 2015 and January 2016, there were 42,005 transfers from SEN statements to EHC plans.
Developing an insolvency regime for further education and sixth-form sector (July 2016) Insolvency procedures for colleges are being proposed in line with procedures given to companies under the Insolvency Act 1986. The insolvency regime would protect learners from disruption to their courses, assist with the rehabilitation of a college where possible and provide procedures for a college should they become insolvent. Furthermore the proposal includes a Special Administration Regime to ensure continuity of service. A consultation seeking comments regarding this proposal is currently taking place, with a deadline of 5 August 2016.
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