Appealing an EHCP decision
EHCP refused?
Build your case.
Refused an assessment, refused a plan, or handed one that's nowhere near enough? It isn't the end of the road — and the odds at tribunal are better than you think. But the clock is ticking, so let's get your case ready.
3 guided 1:1 sessions · vetted UK SEND specialists · written summary after every call
No waiting lists, specialists on-demand
HCPC verified4.9Dr Helen Marsh
Tribunal Evidence · Ed. Psych
Knows exactly which evidence a tribunal panel weighs, and how to turn a refusal letter into the grounds for a winning appeal.
RCSLT verified5.0Mei Chen
Reports & Provision · SLT
Pinpoints where a draft plan is too vague to stand, and how to get provision named and quantified so it can't be watered down.
HCPC verified4.8Sophie Bennett
Case & Hearing Prep · OT
Helps you organise the folder, spot what's missing, and walk into the hearing prepared rather than panicked.
Six sessions, from refusal letter to beyond the hearing.
All-in — £24 less than booking them separately (£480).
Appeal grounds and registration
45 min sessionAn honest read on the strengths and gaps in your case, the grounds worth appealing on, and getting the appeal registered in time.
Evidence audit and reports
45 min sessionAudit what you hold, see where an EP, SaLT or OT report strengthens your grounds, and decide whether independent reports are worth commissioning.
Working document support
45 min sessionKeep the working document under control: what to concede, what to hold, and how to track the local authority's changes.
Witness preparation
45 min sessionPractise the questions you will face so mediation, meetings and the hearing itself feel prepared rather than terrifying.
Final hearing bundle review
45 min sessionThe week before the hearing: a final review of the bundle and a clear plan for the day itself.
Post-hearing debrief
45 min sessionAfter the decision: what the order means, how to make sure it is implemented, and what to do if it is not.
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Common questions
- I've been refused — how long do I have to appeal?
- Appeals are time-limited: you generally have two months from the date of the decision letter (or one month from a mediation certificate, whichever is later). It's tight, so the sooner you start building your case the better. Bring us the letter and we'll help you work out your deadline and your next move.
- What are my options after a refusal?
- Usually mediation first, then an appeal to the SEND tribunal — and you can do both. A specialist will talk you through which route fits your situation, what each involves, and what a strong case looks like, so you're not guessing.
- What are my chances at tribunal?
- Most parents who appeal to the SEND tribunal succeed — but a well-evidenced, well-prepared case is what makes the difference. This programme is built to get yours into that shape.
- How does this compare to going private?
- Privately, an hour with an educational psychologist, SEND consultant or lay representative often costs £120 to £150, which puts it out of reach for many families. We built Remarkable Minds to change that: the same calibre of vetted UK specialists, at a price ordinary families can manage. The whole programme is £456, because specialist SEND support shouldn't only be for the wealthy.
- What does the programme cost?
- £456 all-in for all six sessions: £24 less than booking them one at a time (£480). No subscription.
- Do you represent me at the hearing?
- Our specialists prepare you and your case, and some are experienced lay representatives. Whether they can attend depends on the specialist and your needs — we'll match you with someone who fits, and you can ask them directly.
Don't take the refusal as the final word.
Three 1:1 specialist sessions, £456 all-in: £24 less than booking them separately. No subscription, and a written summary after every call.
Not sure which stage you're at? Start with our EHCP guide.