How will mediation be strengthened? Will it become mandatory?

The White Paper is proposing new guidance on professional standards of mediation providers and to share best practice. They are expecting the vast majority of disagreements to be resolved via this route. They will also encourage more families to use dispute resolution services for any disagreements that cannot be resolved using a setting or LA complaints process. Mediation will not be compulsory, but parents will need to consider it before appealing to the Tribunal.