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📚 Appealing the School Named in Your Child’s EHCP 📚
🟢 If you’re not satisfied with the school or setting named in your child’s EHCP, you have the right to appeal. Southampton SENDIASS provides a clear guide on how to navigate this process.
🤔 Key Reasons for Appeal:
🟢 Unsuitability: The named school is not suitable for your child’s age, ability, aptitude, or special educational needs.
🟢 Incompatibility: Attending the named school would be incompatible with the efficient education of others or the efficient use of resources.
💡 Ensure that Sections B (needs) and F (provision) of the EHCP accurately reflect your child’s requirements, as the Tribunal will select a school that can meet these needs.
📑 Please find our ‘Appealing The School Named In EHCP Decision’ factsheet here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WB-Appealing-the-School-named-in-your-EHCP-2024.pdf
🟢 If you’re not satisfied with the school or setting named in your child’s EHCP, you have the right to appeal. Southampton SENDIASS provides a clear guide on how to navigate this process.
🤔 Key Reasons for Appeal:
🟢 Unsuitability: The named school is not suitable for your child’s age, ability, aptitude, or special educational needs.
🟢 Incompatibility: Attending the named school would be incompatible with the efficient education of others or the efficient use of resources.
💡 Ensure that Sections B (needs) and F (provision) of the EHCP accurately reflect your child’s requirements, as the Tribunal will select a school that can meet these needs.
📑 Please find our ‘Appealing The School Named In EHCP Decision’ factsheet here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WB-Appealing-the-School-named-in-your-EHCP-2024.pdf
📋 EHCP Summary Guide – Quick & Simple! 📋
🟢 Looking to better understand your child’s EHCP? This factsheet breaks down the process step-by-step — from understanding each section to making sure the plan truly reflects your child’s needs – Perfect if you’re new to EHCPs or want a refresher!
📑 Please find our ‘Checking your EHCP: Summary’ downloadable factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-Summary.pdf
🟢 Looking to better understand your child’s EHCP? This factsheet breaks down the process step-by-step — from understanding each section to making sure the plan truly reflects your child’s needs – Perfect if you’re new to EHCPs or want a refresher!
📑 Please find our ‘Checking your EHCP: Summary’ downloadable factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-Summary.pdf
💼 Have you seen our factsheet on Meeting and Tribunal Support? 💼
🟢 We regularly receive requests for West Berkshire SENDIASS to attend meetings. Due to the high number of families, children, and young people we support, we’re not able to attend every meeting we’re invited to. However, each request is carefully considered, and decisions are made in line with the criteria outlined in our factsheet.
📑 We encourage you to take a moment to read our Meeting and Tribunal Support factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/West-Berks-Factsheet-Meeting-and-Tribunal-Support.pdf
🟢 We regularly receive requests for West Berkshire SENDIASS to attend meetings. Due to the high number of families, children, and young people we support, we’re not able to attend every meeting we’re invited to. However, each request is carefully considered, and decisions are made in line with the criteria outlined in our factsheet.
📑 We encourage you to take a moment to read our Meeting and Tribunal Support factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/West-Berks-Factsheet-Meeting-and-Tribunal-Support.pdf
💼 Do you have an upcoming school meeting to attend? 💼
🟢 School meetings can sometimes feel overwhelming, with confusing terms that go over your head and not knowing what you’re entitled to say or ask.
💻We’ve got you covered! Check out our webinar on the website, “How to Prepare for a Successful Meeting.” It’s packed with useful tips to help make meetings less stressful. Find the webinar here: 👉 https://youtu.be/yhoQ73aTolQ
📑 We also have a great factsheet available for additional guidance: 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WB-Top-Tips-for-Meetings.pdf
🟢 School meetings can sometimes feel overwhelming, with confusing terms that go over your head and not knowing what you’re entitled to say or ask.
💻We’ve got you covered! Check out our webinar on the website, “How to Prepare for a Successful Meeting.” It’s packed with useful tips to help make meetings less stressful. Find the webinar here: 👉 https://youtu.be/yhoQ73aTolQ
📑 We also have a great factsheet available for additional guidance: 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WB-Top-Tips-for-Meetings.pdf
📄 Have you seen our “What to Expect from West Berkshire SENDIASS” factsheet? 📄
🟢 This helpful factsheet is designed to help you get the most from SENDIASS. It explains what SENDIASS is, what we do and don’t offer, and how we can best support you.
📑 If you’ve recently contacted us, we encourage you to take a moment to review our “What to Expect from SENDIASS” document, which clearly outlines the scope of our services. Find it here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/West-Berks-What-to-expect-document.pdf
🟢 This helpful factsheet is designed to help you get the most from SENDIASS. It explains what SENDIASS is, what we do and don’t offer, and how we can best support you.
📑 If you’ve recently contacted us, we encourage you to take a moment to review our “What to Expect from SENDIASS” document, which clearly outlines the scope of our services. Find it here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/West-Berks-What-to-expect-document.pdf
💬 Need help understanding mediation? 💬
🔴 Our factsheet explains what mediation is, how it works, and answers some frequently asked questions.
🤝 You might be offered an informal meeting — these can be useful, but it’s important to know they don’t replace your legal right to mediation or to appeal to the SEND Tribunal.
📑 You can download and read our factsheet for further guidance on ‘Mediation’ factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mediation-1.pdf
🔴 Our factsheet explains what mediation is, how it works, and answers some frequently asked questions.
🤝 You might be offered an informal meeting — these can be useful, but it’s important to know they don’t replace your legal right to mediation or to appeal to the SEND Tribunal.
📑 You can download and read our factsheet for further guidance on ‘Mediation’ factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mediation-1.pdf
