Our service aims to settle disagreements that arise between parents and local authorities/schools about the "SEND" of children and young people, and how to best meet those needs.
The mediation will be held in a neutral location within 30 days of the LA being told you would like a mediation. Our mediators will explain the process to you and help clarify the nature of the disagreement, you can bring a supporter with you, although legal representation is not usually necessary. After the mediation, the mediation advisor will issue a certificate within 3 working days confirming that mediation has concluded, and if all your issues haven't been resolved, you can use the certificate to register your appeal with the Tribunal.