SEND Tribunal hints and tips (1): 2 September

Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026

Duration: 5.25 hours (09:45 - 15.00, including breaks and Q&A)

Format: virtual, via Zoom webinar

This training is suitable for parents and carers currently going through the following
appeals processes:

• Appeals against a refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment
• Appeals against a refusal to issue an EHC plan
• Cease to maintain appeals

This training covers:

• Understanding the steps and stages of the appeal process and what to do at each stage
• Looking at the test in law for carrying out an EHC needs assessment, issuing an EHC plan
  and ceasing a plan
• Evidence, case law, preparing submissions and analysing and responding to any local
  authority response to the appeal
• Preparing effectively for your appeal hearing day
• Hints and tips on how to put your case across well on the day

This training relates to the law as it applies in England, and is presented live by a member of our legal team. If you have a question regarding this training session, please feel free to get in touch. 

Terms and conditions

This virtual training day is designed for parents, carers and supporting family members of children or young people with SEND. To ensure the training meets the needs of its intended audience, we kindly ask attendees to confirm they are a parent, carer or family member when making a booking.  

Please also read our training terms and conditions and confirm acceptance of these when making your booking. 

This virtual training will only go ahead provided there are sufficient bookings. We will offer an alternative date or refund if this session is cancelled.