DfE extends tribunal trials

In April 2018, the Department for Education (DfE) began a national trial to extend the powers of the SEND Tribunal to hear appeals, and make non-binding decisions about, health and social care aspects of Education, Health and Care plans. The Trial was due to end on 31 August 2020 but due to pressures local areas and families are under as a result of coronavirus, the Department for Education is extending the Trial until 31 August 2021.

A copy of the letter from Vicky Ford, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, to the Directors of Children’s Services advising them of the extension can be downloaded here: https://www.sendpathfinder.co.uk/send-single-route-of-redress-national-trial