 they assess as not in need following a referral, and for whom they do not provide services and whose case is subsequently closed (refer to section 4.7.1 for further information). If the case is still open at the end of the year, then leave this item blank. 41 Enter the reason that the case was closed, selecting from the codes provided in the table below: Code Description RC1 Adopted. RC2 Died. RC3 Child arrangements order. RC4 Special guardianship order. RC5 Transferred to services of another local authority. RC6 Transferred to adult social care services. RC7 Services ceased for any other reason, including child no longer in need. RC8 Case closed after assessment, no further action. RC9 Case closed after assessment, referred to early help. 4.7.1 ‘RC8 - case closed after assessment, no further action’ and ‘RC9 - case closed after assessment, referred to early help’. The reason for closure code RC8 should be used by local authorities to categorise a case for a child who they assess as not in need following a referral, and for whom they do not provide services and whose case is subsequently closed. It should not be used for any other reason. The reason for closure code RC9 should be used by local authorities to categorise a case for a child who they assess as not in need following a referral, and for whom they do not provide services, but is subsequently referred to early help and whose case is then closed. These are different from cases that were closed prior to assessment, at the referral stage; the referral no further action flag should be used in these cases (refer to section 4.3). The reason for closure codes RC8 and RC9 should not be used for cases that were closed prior to assessment, or for cases where, following a referral, the child was assessed as being in need