This work covers appeals to the SEND Tribunal in England, where parents, carers or young people challenge decisions about special educational needs, education, health or social care funding and provision. A solicitor practising in this area drafts and lodges the appeal, assembles supporting evidence, and represents the client at hearings, liaising with schools, local authorities and the tribunal. The process is shaped by the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, and related education and health duties, with a focus on securing appropriate educational provision.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles the appeal itself, prepares the bundle of documents, submits grounds of appeal, gathers health and education evidence, engages with the local authority on provision, and represents the client at SEND Tribunal hearings. They must navigate the tribunal procedures, rules on evidence, and any related funding and placement considerations, ensuring the client’s case is clearly argued and supported by relevant medical, educational and social care material.
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