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That before most appeals the parent or young person must contact a mediation adviser and get a certificate (not needed for an appeal only about the school or college named)

That before most appeals the parent or young person must contact a mediation adviser and get a certificate (not needed for an appeal only about the school or college named). A certificate from the mediation adviser is needed before most appeals, whether or not the family then goes to mediation.

The law requires a letter like this to include it.

Part of the letter: Decision to stop maintaining (cease) an EHC plan.

Type of rule

Law (Act or Regulations)This is the law, set by an Act of Parliament or by Regulations.

Rule id

notice.cease_decision.mediation_certificate

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 31(3)(c)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 32(b)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 52(2)(b)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 55Law (Act or Regulations)

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