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The right to appeal to the SEND Tribunal (the First-tier Tribunal, Special Educational Needs and Disability)

The right to appeal to the SEND Tribunal (the First-tier Tribunal, Special Educational Needs and Disability). When the refusal comes with the final or amended plan, the law requires this item in that notice.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Refusal to name the school or college requested.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.refusal_of_requested_school.appeal_right

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 14(2)(a)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 22(5)(a)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 51(2)(c)Law (Act or Regulations)

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