SEND Tribunal
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Tribunal
Who can help you if you are concerned about support in school for your child?
Appeals to the SEND Tribunal:
A parent can make an appeal to the SEND Tribunal about:-
- A decision by the local authority not to carry out an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) assessment
- A decision by the local authority not to carry out a re-assessment for a child with an EHC plan
- A decision by the local authority not to amend an EHC plan following a review or re-assessment
- A decision by the local authority to cease to maintain an EHC plan
- The description of the child’s special educational needs in an EHC plan
- The special educational provision stated in the EHC plan
- The school named in the EHC plan
Wherever possible Blackburn with Darwen Council and/or Health Commissioners will try and resolve concerns or issues by meeting and talking with those involved. Sometimes it isn't always possible to reach a resolution and you may want to seek support from a third party.
This guide explains
- the difference between mediation services and disagreement resolution services
- what mediation services offer
- how to access the service
- and who to speak to for more information
Changes to the SEND Tribunal: Single Route of Redress National Trial
The Government has extended the powers of the SEND tribunal to make non-binding recommendations about the health and social care aspects of education, health and care (EHC) plans.
Previously, parents have only been able to appeal the educational aspects of EHC plans. The extended powers given to the SEND tribunal gives parents the right to request recommendations about the health and social care needs and provision specified in EHC plans, in addition to the educational aspects, when making a SEND appeal. This gives you the opportunity to raise all your concerns about an EHC plan in one place.
It is only possible for the tribunal to consider the health and/or social care aspects of the EHC plan where you are already making an appeal in relation to the education aspects of the EHC plan and the education aspect must remain live throughout the appeal.