Rotherham SENDIASS

Where can I get more information, advice or support?

Rotherham SENDIASS can explain the appeal process to you and provide impartial information, advice and support.

The Local Offer, published by the local authority, includes information about the arrangements for resolving disagreements and for mediation. It also tells you about your right to appeal to the Tribunal. You can find the Local Offer at https://www.rotherhamsendlocaloffer.org.uk/

You can speak to a member of the SEN Assessment Team about your concerns. SENDIASS can offer advice and support with this discussion. You can reach them on 01709 822660.

Rotherham SENDIASS can give you:

• information about complaints procedures, disagreement resolution and mediation
• advice about what to do if you are unhappy with the support the school or college is providing
• details of other organisations, support groups and information services that might help
• information and advice about your rights to appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (SEN and Disability)
• impartial advice and support through the process of making a complaint, disagreement resolution, mediation or appeal.

National organisations that can also provide information and advice on SEND include:

• Contact a Family at www.cafamily.org.uk
• IPSEA at www.ipsea.org.uk

If you would like to pursue a SEND Appeal with regards to the EHC process, you will find the documents and more information on www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/first-tier-tribunal-special-educational-needs-and-disability