SEND Tribunal rights, common appeal decisions, deadlines and preparation
Parents and eligible young people can appeal certain EHCP decisions to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability).
Common Appeal Rights
Assessment
- Refusal to assess
- Refusal to reassess
Plan
- Refusal to issue
- Sections B, F and I
- Refusal to amend relevant education sections
Ceasing
A decision that the plan is no longer needed can be appealed.
Deadline
The Tribunal must normally receive the appeal within two months of the decision letter or one month from the mediation certificate, whichever is later.
Build Your Case
Decision
Identify exactly what is being challenged.
Evidence
Use reports, school evidence and relevant records.
Outcome
State clearly what you want changed.
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