SENDIASS
Mediation is a meeting to help solve disagreements.
It is:
You don’t have to go to mediation — but you must speak to a mediation adviser first if you want to appeal in most cases.
You can ask for mediation if you disagree with a decision from your local authority about your EHCP, such as:
If you disagree with the named setting on the Final EHCP, but you are happy with contents of sections B and F, you do not need to consider mediation, and we advise you to lodge an Appeal with SEND Tribunal.
You must ask for mediation within two months of the decision letter from your local authority.
The mediation certificate gives you the right to appeal to SEND Tribunal.
If you decide not to go ahead with mediation, you will receive the mediation certificate after you have notified the mediation service
If you decide to go ahead with mediation, the mediator will give you a mediation certificate after the meeting which gives you the right to appeal to SEND Tribunal if you do not agree with the outcome.
No, it’s your choice.
But you must contact the mediation adviser first.
Ask your school, college, SENCO, or local SENDIASS how to contact a mediation adviser.
They can help you through the process.
Following your decision not to proceed with mediation, or if you have completed mediation and you are not happy with the outcome, you can appeal to SEND Tribunal.
If you need more advice, information, or support, please contact your local SENDIAS Service.