When the LA issues a decision as part of the statutory process, parents or the young person have the right to appeal to SENDIST. The decision letter from your LA will give details of a mediation adviser who you must contact...
You may well have heard the terms 'appealing' or 'going to Tribunal', when talking about EHCPs. What does it mean? Parents have a right of appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) when a local authority makes one...
You've just heard that the LA is refusing to issue an EHCP following a needs assessment. The LA has informed you in writing and given an explanation for its decision, as well as the right to mediation and to appeal, together...
You've anxiously waited up to six weeks for a decision from the LA about your request for a needs assessment. You've just heard.... unfortunately, it's bad news. The LA has refused to do an assessment. The LA must provide its decision...
When you submit an appeal to SENDIST, you need to provide reasons you are appealing in the form you are asked to complete (SEND Form 35 or Form 35a for refusal to assess). We advise sending a separate Grounds for Appeal document...
There are several ways that you can act in response to issues or to challenge decisions you do not agree with. The options you have will depend on the issue you are facing. Complaints Education settings Parents should raise complaints directly with nurseries,...
Understanding your child's needs is vital if there is to be a meaningful discussion on what provision they should have to meet those needs. During an EHC needs assessment, the LA should gather information from professionals as part of that process...
Disability discrimination is now covered in law by the Equality Act 2010. Disability discrimination is when you are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability in one of the situations covered...
If you are in England, appealing the decision of the LA in relation to a child or young person’s EHC needs assessments and EHCPs, this will be heard by Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal - SENDIST. It will also hear...
