When do I have a right of appeal to the SEND tribunal?
You can appeal to the SEND tribunal if you disagree with a decision the Local Authority (LA) has made about your child’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs. You can appeal when:
- the LA refused to carry out an EHC needs assessment
- the LA refused to issue an EHCP
- you disagree with the contents of the EHCP (Sections B, F or I)
- the LA has decided to cease (end) the EHCP
- the LA has refused to carry out a re-assessment
This means you have a legal right to challenge the decision and ask an independent tribunal to look at what is best for your child.
