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Watch this video produced to help you prepare for online Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal hearings. These films have been developed by the Supporting Online Justice Project, at the University of Oxford in partnership with HM Courts and Tribunal Services, and with the support and advice of Judge Meleri Tudur and Judge Jane McConnell.

Video hearings at the Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal with British Sign Language (BSL)
Video hearings at the Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal with British Sign Language (BSL)

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Refusal to Carry out an Assessment Appeal

Refusal to Assess appeals are lodged by completing a SEND 35a appeal form.

Appealing a LA Decision about an EHC plan

Information on various appeals and how to lodge an appeal online or completing a SEND 35 appeal form

SEND Tribunal Frequently Asked Questions

Local Authority's Response and Bundle

The LA response should include a summary of the facts and may be very brief; the LA will address the issues in detail at the hearing.

Case Review Form

How to complete a Case Review Form for Tribunal

What is a Working Document?

Information and Guidance on how to amend and edit working documents

Appeal Resources

Printable appeal resources to help you understand the process from start to finish

Glossary of SEND Tribunal Terms

A glossary of tribunal terms and what they mean