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Information for LAs and other responsible bodies
Timetable
Timetable from sending an appeal or claim to getting the tribunal's decision
The timetable below shows the number of working days an action takes. Working days do not include Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays, any day in August or any day between Christmas and the New Year.
Parents make an SEN appeal or disability discrimination claim and we decide whether the tribunal can deal with the appeal.
If we cannot deal with the appeal or claim, we aim to tell the parents in writing within 10 working days.
If we can deal with the appeal or claim, we register it and send you a copy within 10 working days, and tell the parents.
The Local Authority then has 32 working days in which to send us a Response.
We will inform you of the case timetable and the Hearing Date in the registration letter
You then have 30 working days in which to send us a Response and any other evidence.
Parents have 9 weeks in which to send us a Response.
All evidence should be submitted by week 16
We confirm the date and location of the hearing at least 10 working days beforehand.
We aim to send you a copy of all the case paperwork within 10 working days of the hearing.
We send you and the parents a written decision within 10 working days after the hearing. The whole process is likely to take between five and six months. Delays can occur, for example, if we have to postpone a hearing for any reason
