Independent report

SEND disagreement resolution arrangements in England: review

Review of special educational needs and disability (SEND) disagreement resolution procedures, and the government’s response.

• From: Department for Education and Ministry of Justice
• Published: 29 March 2017

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Applies to England

Documents

SEND: review of arrangements for disagreement resolution

Ref: DFE-00104-2017

PDF, 7.68 MB, 331 pages

SEND: review of arrangements for disagreement resolution - government response

Ref: ISBN 978-1-47414-260-1, DFE-00105-2017

PDF, 498 KB, 30 pages

Details

The Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research’s (CEDAR) review of procedures to resolve disagreements about identifying and supporting children and young people with SEND.

It discusses the effectiveness of procedures for resolving disagreements with local authorities and education, health and care agencies including:

• information, advice and support services
• mediation
• complaints
• the First-tier Tribunal SEND

The government’s response sets out the main findings of the review and describes the steps it will take to respond to the issues raised.

Published 29 March 2017