Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (Northern Ireland)
A panel in Northern Ireland that is separate from the EA. Parents appeal to it when they disagree with the EA about their child's support at school.
Applies in Northern Ireland
The tribunal SEND Tribunal If the council says no, you can appeal to the SEND Tribunal. It is separate from the council, and it can order them to assess your child or to change an EHC plan. Read the full definition of SEND Tribunal considers a parent's appeal Appeal A formal challenge to the SEND Tribunal about a council's EHC decision. It is free to bring, and you do not need a lawyer. Read the full definition of Appeal against Education Authority decisions, for example a refusal to carry out a statutory assessment or to issue a statement. It also deals with claims of disability discrimination at school. It is independent and has no connection with the Education Authority. The time limit for appealing is short and runs from the date on the decision letter, so check the letter as soon as it arrives and get advice quickly, for example from SENAC.
Across the UK
- SEND Tribunal : England has its own SEND Tribunal with its own rules and deadlines. The two are separate bodies.
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Where this comes from
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal , Department of Justice (Northern Ireland). Checked 2026-08-14.
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