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Making a Claim

Last Updated - August 31, 2023

Making a Claim

In relation to Schools  

The claimant must usually take their complaint to SEND Tribunal within six months of the date when the alleged discrimination took place. The Tribunal will only deal with claims against schools. Remedies include ordering apologies, staff training, alteration to school policies and that reasonable adjustments are made. The tribunal does not have the power to award monetary compensation, make changes to the contents of an EHCP or to dismiss a teacher .

In relation to Local Authority and post 16 education providers

These claims are taken to and heard by the county court. The claimant must usually take your complaint to court within six months of the date when the alleged discrimination took place. The outcomes of a court case may include compensation for injury to feelings, an injunction to prevent further discriminatory practices by the education provider.

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