Penalties for Local Authorities if their EHCP decision is overturned at Tribunal

Many parents appeal to the SEND Tribunal, where Local Authority decisions are, in 98% of cases, overturned. We think this process denies SEN children access to appropriate education and costs the taxpayer millions. We think this is a common experience.

2,215 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Friday 25th April 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
88
Signature Deadline
Saturday 25th October 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 10,003

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Initial decisions of Local Authorities are upheld in only a tiny proportion of cases.
We think the lengthy process denies children access educational provision, costs the taxpayer close to £60 million annually, and is stressful for families.
We would like the Government to deter Local Authorities from forcing families to bring unnecessary appeals by applying financial penalties.


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