Where the council decides not to make a statement it must write to the parents telling them of the decision and the reasons for it. The council will tell you of your right of appeal to the SEN Tribunal against the decision and set out the time limits for appeal, the availability of the Parent Partnership Service and disagreement resolution services, and the fact that the parent's right of appeal cannot be affected by any disagreement procedure.
The decision not to issue a statement may be disappointing and be seen as a denial of additional resources. The council should ensure that the parents (and school) are aware of the resources available within all maintained schools to meet special educational needs; that the parents fully understand school-based provision for SEN; and understand too that there are monitoring and review arrangements in maintained schools which will ensure that their child's needs are met by the school, with external support if necessary, in an appropriate way.
Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
The contact details for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal are:
Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
SEN Appeals
Mowden Hall
Staindrop Road
DARLINGTON
DL3 9BG
Telephone Helpline: (01325) 392555
E-mail: tribunalqueries@sendist.gov.uk.
Website: Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal.
Yorkshire and Humberside SEN Mediation
The contact details for the Yorkshire and Humberside SEN Mediation are:
Yorkshire & Humberside SEN Mediation
PO Box 232
TF1 1ZW
Telephone Number: 0800 953 0662
E-mail: enquiries@yhsen-mediation.com.
Website: Yorkshire and Humberside SEN Mediation.