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SEND Tribunal

The independent tribunal in England that hears parents' and young people's appeals against local authority SEND decisions and disability discrimination claims against schools.

Also called
First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability)
Used in
England
Topic
SEND and special education

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EHCP (Education, health and care plan) England
A legal document in England, issued by the local authority, describing a child or young person's special educational, health and social care needs and the support they must receive, for those aged up to 25.
Mediation England United States
An informal, independent meeting to help parents and a local authority (or US district) resolve a disagreement, often required to be considered before an appeal.

More terms: SEND and special education

SEND · SEND Code of Practice · SEND register · SENDCo · SENDIASS · Statement of SEN

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