Parents/carers and young people can appeal to the SEND (Special Educational Needs and DisabilityDisabilityA physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on an individual’s ability to do normal daily activities.) Tribunal if they disagree with our decision in relation to an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

If we've done an Education, Health & Care (EHCEHCEducation, Health and Care) needs assessment, or there is disagreement with the findings, the SEND tribunal will hear an appeal as long as it is made within two months of the date on the decision letter. This can be extended by up to a month upon receipt of a mediation certificate.

If an appeal is to be made to a SEND tribunal, the parent/carer or young person will need to speak to a mediator and get advice from them about how to proceed.

An appeal can be made if we’ve:

• refused to carry out an education, health, and care (EHC) needs assessment or a re-assessment.
• refused to issue an EHC Plan. 
• issued or amended an EHCEHCEducation, Health and Care Plan but you disagree with any or all of section B (SENSENSpecial Educational Needs is a term which refers to children who have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of the same age.), section F (special educational provision) or section I (placement)
• refused to amend an EHCEHCEducation, Health and Care Plan after an annual review, or
• ceased to maintain the EHCEHCEducation, Health and Care Plan at any point.