EHCP Tips & Resources

Yes, via the National Trial Scheme, which is due to end August 2021.

It depends on what point of the journey you are at, but we normally advise against it as it is not legally binding and it can delay your rights to appeal.

If you have disputes that need clarification from professionals, yes - it is a good idea to bring witnesses along.

Disputes that have entered the Upper Tier Tribunal, where a ruling sets a precedent for other cases at First Tier Tribunal, going forward.

The question of late evidence is a difficult one. A judge can overrule you in any event, even if you do not accept. If you do accept, you may wish to submit your own counter-evidence and argue that this should be accepted late too.

Not necessarily, but you might chose to. It is completely up to you. We discuss here.

Yes, you can, but you must submit a request for change form.

A request for change, could include changes to timeframes (should you need it) including hearing dates, requests for additional witnesses and requests for changes to the grounds of the appeal.

Mostly administrative details. They can not give advice on the phone, to do with your case but they can flag your query for a registrar. Any changes to your case must be made by a 'Request for Change' form and this will be reviewed by a judge.

This is an editable version of your child's plan, used during the appeal process, to make changes. You must follow the appropriate code when making changes to the document.

A bundle is all of the information submitted to the tribunal services, as part of an appeal. You should receive a copy of this.

There are a number of different people to consider taking along to the hearing. You might consider school staff and your own private professionals. Make sure you take people relevant to the legal dispute in hand.