SEND Tribunal Parent Guidance and Resource Tools
This comprehensive toolkit is created by SEND professionals with tribunal expertise. It’s written in plain English and guides you through every step of the tribunal process—from receiving the Local Authority’s decision all the way to the final outcome.
Whether you’re appealing Sections B and F (needs and provision), or using the extended process to challenge health or social care issues (Sections C, G, H1, H2), this toolkit gives you the clarity and structure you need.
What’s Included:
- Full step-by-step guide from decision to hearing
- Detailed preparation checklist with expert explanations
- Parent witness statement guide with examples and structure
- Editable letter templates (appeal, evidence, requests)
- Tribunal day explainer – what to expect, who’s present, and how to prepare
- Post-hearing support – what to do next and how to ensure the LA acts
- Advice on bringing witnesses, commissioning private reports, and using advocates
- Two real-world case studies showing what influenced panel decisions
- FAQs written for first-time families
- BONUS: Printable timeline + checklist for home use
Why this toolkit works:
- Written by real SEND advocates and tribunal specialists
- Helps families stay organised and reduce stress
- Builds confidence, not overwhelm
- Fully branded, downloadable, and ready to use
SEND Tribunal Preparation Toolkit – Parent Edition Your complete, expert-guided support pack for EHCP appeals Everything you need to prepare for a SEND Tribunal, written by professionals who understand how overwhelming it can feel the first time. This pack includes a full A–Z guide to the tribunal process, editable letter templates, printable checklists, and clear, supportive advice at every stage—from decision letter to hearing day and beyond. Includes: Full PDF toolkit (step-by-step, plain English) Printable A4 checklist Tribunal timeline flowchart (PDF) Editable Word templates (appeal, evidence, witness statement) Case studies, FAQs, and expert tips throughout