In this section
Information for LEAs 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.
You and the parents then have 30 working days in which to send us case statements and any other evidence.
We send you a copy of the parents' evidence within 10 working days after that deadline.
We confirm the date and location of the hearing at least 10 working days beforehand.
We send you and the parents a written decision within 15 working days after the hearing. The whole process is likely to take three to four months. Delays can occur, for example, if we have to postpone a hearing for any reason.
