What are the first steps to a SEND Tribunal? - FAQ Series

Did you know that you can appeal if you're unhappy with a decision made by the local authority about an EHC plan or an EHC needs assessment? 

In this episode, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella take you through the reasons why you would appeal to a SEND Tribunal, what can be appealed, and the first steps to take if you are considering this process.

This is part of our FAQ series, which focuses on the commonly asked questions we get asked here at SENDIASS.

Talking points in this episode

[00.00] Podcast and episode introduction

[01:16] Introduction to question

[01.24] What is a SEND tribunal?

[02.17] Does it cost?

[02.27] What can be appealed?

[06.19] The first thing to do…

[07.38] You’ve got the letter…now what?

[09.00] The mediation company

[14.30] Send information to tribunal

[15.28] Do I need a solicitor?

[16.35] What happens after I’ve sent my appeal?

[18.05] Outro with useful further information and contact details

RESOURCES & FURTHER INFORMATION

SENDIASS guides

- All the tribunal guides are here www.iasmanchester.org/tribunals 

- Factsheet 15: The tribunal process  - go to iasmanchester.org/factsheets-new

Other useful resources

- IPSEA - Appealing to the SEND tribunal - ipsea.org.uk/appealing-to-the-send-tribunal - GOV.uk - SEND 35 form - gov.uk/government/publications/form-send35-special-educational-needs-and-disability-tribunal-appeal

- GOV.uk - SEND 35a form - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-send35a-special-educational-needs-and-disability-tribunal-appeal-a-refusal-to-secure-an-ehc-needs-assessment 

SENDIASS Manchester

Visit the SENDIASS Manchester website for further information, support, factsheets and our contact details if you want to reach out. 

Sendiassmanchester.org