Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal appeal

Do you want to appeal a decision made by a local authority about a child or young person's Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan but need help to access and use the online form?

Our digital support service is here to help.

If you or someone you know does not have access to the internet or does not feel confident using it, we can support you with completing an appeal.

Call 03300 160 051
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Who is the service for?

You may be eligible to use this free service if you:

  • Don't have regular access to a device or the internet

  • Don't feel confident completing online forms 

You can appeal about:

  • A decision to refuse an EHC plan, cease to maintain a plan, or disagree with parts of an existing plan (Sections B, F or I)

  • A decision made by a local authority not to secure an EHC needs assessment or re-assessment

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Making an appeal:

To make an appeal, you will need:

  • The local authority's decision letter giving the right of appeal

  • The final EHC plan (if applicable)

  • The mediation certificate (if required)

You are able to complete an appeal form if you are: 
  • A parent 

  • Someone who has parental responsibility or cares for a child 

  • A young person who is over compulsory school age and under 25 years old 

Contact us to receive free support:

If you do not have access to the internet or do not feel confident using it, contact us:

Call us 03300 160 051

Text “FORM” to 60777

Email us support@wearegroup.com

Please be aware this service does not provide legal advice or technical support for issues encountered when filling in an online form (such as error messages and frozen pages).