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About us
The First Tier Tribunal for Special Educational Needs & Disability was set up by the Education Act 1993. It considers parents' appeals against the decisions of Local Authorities (LA's) about children's special educational needs if parents cannot reach agreement with the LA. The Tribunal is independent. The Lord Chancellor appoints the Tribunal Judges, and the Secretary of State for Education and Skills appoints the members. But the Government cannot influence the tribunal's decision, and the tribunal has no connection with any LA.
Some information about us
- Our Chamber President is His Honour Judge Phillip Sycamore
- Judge John Aitken is the Deputy Chamber President with direct responsibility for SEND.
- Our secretary (Head of Administration) is Kelly Swan
- We currently have 175 chairs and members who make appeal decisions.
- Our office is currently in Darlington
- The majority of hearings take place at Tribunals Service venues across the country
