Part 1: Supporting families in the SEND tribunals
A presentation by National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) caseworkers with a practical focus for those navigating the SEND tribunals, including an overview of the tribunals process and important rules and procedures. It will also look at issues such as social barriers to the appeals process, gathering children’s views and getting parent’s perspectives for hearings.
Lorraine Friend Thomas, Lamina Lloyd, and Hannah Pinchin, National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
Part 2: Public law and the SEND tribunals
This session will look at the inquisitorial role of the tribunal and evidence/burden of proof, procedural rigour and fairness, costs and accessing Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) for representation. Speakers will also look at the implications of the current Government white paper.
Alex Temple and Rosa Thomas, Garden Court Chambers
Alex Stafford, Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
Sabrina Simpson, Coram Children’s Legal Centre
This webinar is for:
- Advisers, caseworkers and lawyers representing or advising appellants in the SEND tribunal
- Charities and NGOs with an interest in SEND tribunal proceedings
- Policy researchers looking at access to justice and representation in the SEND tribunal
Tickets:
Standard: £65 – For those working in public bodies and private practice
Discounted: £50 – For those working in charities, or are trainees or pupils
Contributory: £30 – For those working in small organisations with very little or no training budget, or those with limited resources but wish to contribute
Student ticket: £20 – For full time students with a valid university email address
Free tickets – If you do no have a training budget or are applying independently and are unable to pay, email a brief explanation to events@publiclawproject.org.uk to request a free ticket.