If you are unhappy with a decision made about an Education, Health and Care Plan, the Special Educational Needs (SEN) team will be willing to meet with you to discuss your concerns.
Contact them by:
The services below can also give help to you:
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
This used to be known as the Parent Partnership. They provide confidential, impartial advice and guidance to:
- Parents of children with additional needs
- Young people up to the age of 25 with additional needs
They're the best place to start if you're unhappy with a decision. They can:
- Help resolve disagreements
- Explain how mediation works
- Explain your right of appeal through the tribunal system
Contact them by:
To find out more visit the Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) web page.
Mediation services
When we make our decision about an Education Health and Care Plan we'll send you a letter. It will explain how to contact a mediation service in case you disagree with our decision.
Mediation is free and brings together the parents or young person, and us (the Council) to work towards a solution which both are satisfied with.
Before you appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal you must have tried mediation.
Visit the Global Mediation website to find out more.
Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
If the disagreement hasn't been resolved through mediation you can:
On the 3 April 2018 a 2-year national trial begun extending the power of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal. For further information read our changes to the special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal web page.
