One of the first questions parents ask when considering an appeal to the SEND Tribunal is how much it will cost. The good news is that there is no fee to register an appeal with the SEND Tribunal.
Solicitors, however, can be expensive. Many family law firms charge £200 to £400 per hour, and the total cost of a tribunal appeal can reach £8,000 to £15,000 or more.
You do not need a solicitor to appeal. Many families represent themselves successfully with the right preparation and support. The key is to present your evidence clearly and respond to the local authority's arguments.
Fixed-fee EHCP help can prepare your appeal bundle, identify your grounds, and help you understand the tribunal process without the high hourly cost of a solicitor.
The real cost of not appealing is often higher: your child may go without the support they need while the local authority's decision stands. For many families, the cost of professional EHCP help is a fraction of the cost of doing nothing.
You can see our fixed fee packages for EHCP help, including tribunal preparation, on the costs page.