Some of these may sound familiar. Take a look at common issues and questions we get asked.
JR is a way for parents and young people to challenge the decisions of a public body, by asking a court to decide whether the decision of, in this instance, a local authority, has been made in a lawful, fair...
Graduated approach The Graduated Approach refers to the system of SEN support within mainstream settings. It is the system by which schools should assess the needs of children and young people and then provide appropriate support. The system should follow four stages,...
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...
If the LA has agreed to issue an EHCP, or has agreed to amend an EHCP following annual review, it must consult with parents and a young person on those changes. It cannot issue a Final EHCP without that process...
For some children and young people, their needs are so severe and complex that traditional educational settings are not suitable environments and cannot meet their needs. In these instances, it is recognised in law in the Children and Families Act 2014...
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...
Funding mechanisms are typically an operational issue for the LA, or Health Service and the educational setting. It relates directly to the individual needs and specified provision that a child or young person requires as set out in Section F...
