SEND Tribunal Hints and Tips (parents and carers)

Refusal to assess
Refusal to issue a plan
Appeals against the contents of an EHC plan
Appeals against the school named in the plan

Please note, the training relates to the law as it applies in England.

Cost

£49 for parents and carers

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Transfer to a new phase of education

IPSEA has had a number of calls in recent weeks from parents who are still waiting for phase transfer annual reviews to be completed
EHC Plan Masterclass - Existing plans - 11 May

From looking at the information a plan should contain, through to how to achieve that through annual reviews, re-assessments and appeals to the SEND Tribunal, this training day will help you navigate the system, supporting you to make informed and positive decisions regarding your child’s education.
LB Enfield v NH and another (SEN) [2019] UKUT 1 (AAC)

A party can only be barred from a hearing by a judge or registrar, not by Tribunal administrative staff. When considering whether to enforce an automatic barring order, the Tribunal must still give consideration to the overriding objective.
R v Chair of Governors and Headteacher of A and S school ex parte T [2000] ELR 274

When a parent requests a school (of one of the types set out in s. 38(3) CAFA 2014), the ultimate decision to name the school rests with the home local authority. Even if the school and the local authority in which the school is located object, they can be overruled.

EHC Plan Masterclass 2 - Existing plans (parent or carer)

Aimed at parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), this one-day training has been developed as a guide for parents who already have an EHC Plan in place for their child.
EHC Plan Masterclass 1 - Obtaining a plan (parent or carer)

Aimed at parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), this one-day training has been developed to guide you through the process to obtaining an EHC Plan.
Further SEND Law (parents and carers)

Our one day training is designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members who wish to build on their learning from our ‘Introduction to SEND Law’ training day, or who already have a basic understanding of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) legal framework.
Introduction to SEND Law (parents and carers)

Our one day training is designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members, providing you with an introduction to the law on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and empowering you to secure the right education for your child.

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