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Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal - Appeal a refusal to secure an EHC Needs Assessment: Form SEND35A

Use this form to appeal a local authority’s decision not to secure an EHC needs assessment of a child or young person. This form can be used by parents or those with parental responsibility, or by a young person aged 16 to 24.

Applies to England

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Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal - Appeal a refusal to secure an EHC Needs Assessment

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You can appeal a decision as a:

  • parent, someone with parental responsibility, or someone who cares for a child
  • young person aged 16 to 24 (or an advocate or ‘alternative person’ acting on their behalf)

There is more guidance on who can appeal a SEND tribunal decision within the form.

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Updates to this page

Published 9 April 2018
Last updated 4 April 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated the contact email address for HMCTS in the form

  2. Revised form SEND35a uploaded.

  3. Added revised Form SEND35A with GDPR information.

  4. Form updated 5.6.18.

  5. First published.

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