NDCS produces a note to local authorities in England on specialist education services for deaf children. This includes information on some of the legal considerations that local authorities should take into account if making cuts or changes to services.
NDCS have just updated and republished this – it can be found through this link: https://www.ndcs.org.uk/documents-and-resources/specialist-education-services-for-deaf-children-advice-for-commissioners-england/
NDCS also have a resource for Teachers of the Deaf, EAL coordinators and all other staff working in education to support the achievement of deaf children who use English as an additional language (EAL learners) and their families, which can be accessed here: www.ndcs.org.uk/eal