EHCP Appeal Consultancy England
Help appealing an EHCP decision to the SEND tribunal.
99%
of decided SEN appeals
found in favour of the family
Source: SEND Tribunal Statistics 2023–24. Excludes withdrawn and consent order cases.
Critical deadline
2 months from the decision letter
This deadline cannot be extended. Missing it ends your right to appeal.
Evidence wins appeals.
If the local authority has refused to assess, refused to issue a plan, or issued one you disagree with, you have the right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. We help families build the strongest possible case. We support families across every council in England.
Grounds for appeal
What you can appeal and when.
Refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment (Section B)
The local authority decided not to assess. This is one of the most commonly overturned decisions. You have 2 months from the decision to appeal.
Refusal to issue an EHCP following assessment (Section C)
The assessment was carried out but the local authority decided not to issue a plan. This can be appealed.
Description of SEN (Section B)
You disagree with how your child's special educational needs are described in the plan. The description must be accurate and specific.
Special educational provision (Section F)
You disagree with the provision specified to meet your child's needs. Provision must be specific, quantified, and named.
School or institution named (Section I)
You disagree with the school named in the plan, or no school has been named. This is one of the most common appeal grounds.
Health care provision (Section G)
You disagree with the health care provision specified. This is appealable if it relates to your child's education.
Social care provision (Section H1)
You disagree with the social care provision specified for children under 18. This is appealable if it relates to education.
Health and social care provision (Section H2)
You disagree with the provision specified for young people over 18. This is appealable if it relates to education.
Refusal to amend after a review
Following an annual review, the local authority decided not to amend the plan. You can appeal this decision.
Decision to cease to maintain the EHCP
The local authority has decided to stop maintaining the plan. This can be appealed.
You have exactly two months from the date of the decision letter to register your appeal.
This deadline is set by the Tribunal rules and cannot be extended under any circumstances. If you think you may need to appeal, do not wait to seek support. The earlier you start, the stronger your case will be.
Get appeal support nowHow we help
We help you prepare a strong EHCP appeal step by step.
Understand your grounds
Our EHCP help identifies which sections of the decision you can appeal and the strength of each ground.
Register the appeal
Our EHCP help guides you through registering with the SEND tribunal within the legal deadline (usually 2 months).
Prepare your case
Our EHCP help includes gathering and organising evidence, identifying expert reports that would strengthen your position, and preparing your working document.
Mediation where required
For most appeals you must consider mediation first. We explain when this is required and what to expect.
Tribunal preparation
We help you prepare a clear, well-evidenced case including your written evidence and, where relevant, witness support.
Common questions
EHCP appeals frequently asked questions.
For most decisions, you have 2 months from the date of the local authority's decision letter, or 1 month from the date of the mediation certificate, whichever date gives you more time. Missing this deadline is serious. Contact our EHCP help as soon as possible.
No. Many families represent themselves at SEND tribunal successfully with the right preparation and support. Our EHCP help builds strong cases without legal costs.
Before appealing on most grounds, you must first contact a mediation adviser (though you don't have to participate in mediation itself). We explain exactly what you need to do.
Most appeals take 10-12 months from registration to hearing, though this varies. We help you use that time well.
Yes. Disagreement with the school named in Section I is one of the most common appeal grounds. We help you make the case for the right placement.
The tribunal's decision is legally binding on the local authority. Our EHCP help ensures you understand the order and what the local authority is required to do.
Tribunal & Appeal Preparation
£1,295 fixed fee
The strongest possible appeal case, prepared with precision. Includes grounds of appeal, evidence analysis, hearing preparation, and ongoing support through to hearing. See full package details on the costs page.