SEND Advocacy Blog

A Request for Change is a formal mechanism used within the SEND Tribunal process that allows either party to amend the issues under appeal. Understanding when and how to use one can be important for parents who find that the scope of their appeal needs to shift after proceedings have begun. This post explains the process clearly and what to expect.

If you are pursuing an EHC Plan content appeal at the SEND Tribunal, you will quickly become familiar with the working document. It is a live, editable version of your child's EHC Plan that both you and the local authority use to identify areas of agreement and disagreement throughout the appeal process. Getting to grips with how it works is essential for anyone navigating this stage.

Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution, known as JADR, is a process offered by the SEND Tribunal where a judge facilitates a structured discussion between parents and the local authority in an effort to reach agreement before a full hearing takes place. It is worth understanding what it involves, when it might be offered and whether it is right for your case.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control and activity levels. It presents differently in different children and is often misunderstood as naughtiness or lack of effort. For parents navigating the SEND system, understanding ADHD properly is a crucial first step towards getting the right diagnosis, support and provision in place.

A blog post about ceasing an Education Health and Care Plan ("EHC Plan") for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.

A blog post on Disability Living Allowance ("DLA") for parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND").

A blog post on reasonable adjustments for parents/carers of children & young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND")

A blog post on disability discrimination law for parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND")

A blog post on disability discrimination law for parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND")

A blog on social care assessments for parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND")

A blog post about appealing against the decision of a local authority not to issue an EHC Plan.

A blog post on appeals against placement (section I) in Education Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans)

This is a blog post on how to appeal the Health and Social Care aspects of Education Health and Care Plans ("EHC Plans").

A blog post for parents and carers on how to appeal the content of an Education Health and Care Plan ("EHC Plan")

A blog post about how to appeal the decision of a local authority not to carry out an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment ("EHCNA")

Once a local authority has issued a Final Education Health and Care Plan (“EHC Plan”) the new setting named at Section I of the EHC Plan...

The SEND Tribunal Increasingly, parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND")...