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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: Final EHC plan and the notice sent with it.

Type of rule

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

Rule id

notice.final_plan_notice.mediation_certificate

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 14(2)(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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