Appeals to the SEND First Tier Tribunal - What is the SEND tribunal and the Appeals process

Family Voice Surrey have produced a bitesized video on appeals to the SEND first tier tribunal with the Quality Assurance team at Surrey CC. Jamie is answering the questions that you have asked. This video focuses on what an appeal is and what the process is. We would love to hear your feedback of these videos and your own experiences of appealing to the SEND first tier tribunal. If you have any further questions after watching the video please do send them in and we will do our best to get them answered. For questions and feedback please email - Leanne - [email protected] To share your experience of appealing to the SEND first tier tribunal please fill in a 'Tell me Your Story' via our website https://www.familyvoicesurrey.org/tel... Who can I contact at the local authority during the appeal process? - [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the SEND Tribunal 01:01 - What is the SEND Tribunal? 02:14 - What are the reasons a family would appeal? 04:55 - Why can’t you appeal an EHCP in the draft stage? 06:01 - Where can I find out more about the appeal process? 07:57 - What are the costs associated with an appeal? 09:01 - Is there a timeline for families once they have lodged an appeal? 10:55 - Who is responsible for my CYP's provision whilst we are within the appeal process? 12:50 - The Appeal Process 12:56 - What happens once you have lodged an appeal? 14:28 - Who can I contact at the local authority during the appeal process? 15:36 - I have heard nothing for weeks when should I expect some communication? 17:49 - The response to my appeal has not been completed in any detail and for witnesses it simply says TBC – how are the LA allowed to do this? 21:15 - Why have the LA not met the deadlines set by the tribunal service? 23:27 - Who has the authority to amend and agree the working document? 25:16 - I have just received my bundle and there are lots of documents missing - how do I resolve this?