The SEND Code of Practice explains that mediation must be considered before you can submit an appeal to the SEND Tribunal.

If you want to appeal to the SEND Tribunal you will need to have a mediation certificate to prove you have considered mediation. The only type of SEND Tribunal appeal that does not require a mediation certificate is if you are only appealing about the name of school on an EHCP.

If you want to appeal to the SEND Tribunal you must contact Global Mediation within 2 months of the decision letter you received from the local authority giving you the right of appeal. This service is free of charge and your conversations with a Global Mediation advisor are confidential.

Who to contact

Telephone: 0800 064 4488

E-mail: sen@globalmediation.co.uk

Website: www.globalmediation.co.uk/service/special-educational-needs-disability/