SEND Advocacy
SEND Mediation Advocacy Services
At SENACT, we understand that although disputes can arise between local authorities and families of children and young people with SEND, it is usually the case that all involved want what is best fo the child or young person. That's why we offer a SEND mediation advocacy service to local authorities to help resolve disputes at mediation.
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Our experienced advocates attend SEND mediation on behalf of local authorities, working closely with families and other professionals to ensure that a positive outcome is achieved. Our team is knowledgeable about SEND legislation and statutory duties, and we use this knowledge to support local authorities and families to find mutually beneficial solutions to disputes.
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Our SEND mediation advocacy services include any of:
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· Pre-mediation review of documents and provision of SEND advice to the local authority
· Attendance at SEND mediation session
· Support with the preparation of local authority case file ahead of mediation/DRS session
· Telephone SEND advice service available to local authority employees – accessible at any time, including during mediation/DRS sessions
We work in partnership with local authorities, families, education settings, SENDIASS, and other professionals to ensure that clear communication is at the heart of any mediation/DRS process.
Our advocates are trained and qualified to a high standard, and they undergo regular professional development to ensure that their knowledge and skills remain up to date. We are committed to providing high-quality SEND advocacy services that will help local authorities and families to resolve disputes in a positive and constructive way.
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If you would like to know more about our SEND mediation advocacy services, please get in touch with us today. We will be happy to discuss your needs and requirements and provide you with more information about how we can support your local authority.
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SEND Tribunal Advocacy Services
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At SENACT we understand that attending a SEND tribunal can be a time-consuming a resource intensive process for a local authority. Our SEND tribunal advocacy service, available to local authorities, provides support and representation throughout the tribunal process.
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Our experienced advocates attend SEND tribunals on behalf of local authorities, working closely with the local authority, families and other professionals to ensure that the correct outcome is sought from the Tribunal in compliance with the prevailing legal position. We use our in-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory duties to support local authorities to make robust and defensible cases at tribunals.
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Our SEND tribunal advocacy services include any of the following:
· Attendance at SEND tribunals
· Preparation of written submissions and evidence bundles
· Attendance at interim tribunal hearings
· Support with the development of post-tribunal action plans
· SEND Review and advice for new or ongoing local authority tribunal cases
· Provision of brokering service aimed at helping the parties to reach an agreed outcome prior to a tribunal hearing
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We provide robust advice and strong advocacy to present a clear and concise position taken by the local authority in accordance with the individual facts of each case and in compliance with the prevailing SEND legislation, case law and SEND Code of Practice.
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Our SEND advocates are trained and qualified to a high standard, and they undergo regular professional development to ensure that their knowledge and skills remain up to date.
We are committed to providing high-quality SEND tribunal advocacy services that help local authorities to present effective and credible cases at tribunal.
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If you would like to know more about our SEND tribunal advocacy services, please get in touch with us today. We will be happy to discuss your needs and requirements and provide you with more information about how we can support your local authority.