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Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal - Appeal a refusal to secure an EHC Needs Assessment: Form SEND35A
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Use this form to appeal a local authority’s decision not to secure an EHC needs assessment of a child or young person. This form can be used by parents or those with parental responsibility, or by a young person aged 16 to 24.
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Official publication updated 2026-03-05. Catalogue checked 9 November 2026. Follow the official guidance for the form's scope, required documents and filing route. Source: HMCTS. Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.