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Appeals & Tribunals

When a decision is wrong, this is how you challenge it, step by step, from a refusal to assess all the way to a SEND Tribunal hearing. 5 parts.

  1. 1
    Education & School29 March 2026

    EHCP Refused? Your Right to Appeal

    Between 90% and 98% of refusal-to-assess appeals are won by families. A refusal to assess isn't the end. Here's what to do next.

    8 min read
  2. 2
    Rights & Legal13 May 2026

    What Actually Happens at a SEND Tribunal

    The SEND Tribunal sounds intimidating. But parents win most appeals, and you don't need a solicitor. Here's what actually happens.

    8 min read
  3. 3
    Rights & Legal10 May 2026

    Disability Discrimination at School

    The Equality Act 2010 protects your child from discrimination at school. What counts as discrimination, and the steps to challenge it.

    6 min read
  4. 4
    Rights & Legal5 July 2026

    Bullying and SEND: Using the Equality Act

    37% of disabled pupils face bullying. When bullying targets your child's disability, the Equality Act gives you legal routes the school can't ignore.

    5 min read
  5. 5
    Rights & Legal18 June 2026

    SEND tribunal appeals: who appeals, and who wins

    Appeals to the SEND tribunal hit a record 25,000 in 2024/25, and 99% of the cases that reached a decision went in the family's favour. Here is what the official data shows.

    6 min read
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