Should a school representitive attend a mediation meeting, in an appeal for refusal to asses twice
Im finding it hard to understand the process. I am appealing refusal to assess twice for an EHCP. My son yr5.
my son been on the waiting list for assessments for 3 years, so no official diagnosis.
I have sent in the appeal and all the documentation apart from the mediation letter, although had made contact within the time frame. So now appeal has not proceeded until i get that letter or have meeting.
Since - i have spoken with mediation services and agreed to have a mediation meeting with LA.
An appointment has been given. They have asked for a school representative to attend.
I now need to understand . how to respond and proceed, esp if im not happy with the school. Its all very confusing.
It would be great to be able to speak to someone about the whole process and how to proceed.
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- 10 Jun 2025
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Dear Ms MacLeod,
Please find below a summary of the mediation process for your reference:
The organisation responsible for arranging the mediation must ensure that all attendees have the authority to resolve the matters under discussion. The parent of the child or the young person must be given at least five working days’ notice of the date and location of the mediation, unless they agree to a shorter period.
The following individuals may attend the mediation:
- The parties directly involved in the case;
- Any advocate or supporter chosen by the child’s parent or the young person;
- The child, where the parent is a party and both the parent and the mediator agree to the child’s participation;
- The young person, where an alternative person is involved and both that person and the mediator agree;
- Any other person, either with the consent of all parties, or—if there is no agreement—with the permission of the mediator.
If the parent is taking part in the mediation, the mediator must take reasonable steps to ascertain the child’s views on the matters being considered. Likewise, if an alternative person is involved on behalf of a young person, the mediator must seek to understand that young person’s views.
Regarding the school representative , you may inform the mediator if you do not wish this individual to be present, providing reasons if you wish. However, the final decision about their attendance ultimately rests with the mediator.
Perhaps you could ring either of these excellent charities to find out more about the process:
https://sossen.org.uk/services/helpline/
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/call-in-helpline
Sean Kennedy
10 Jun 2025
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It would be great to be able to speak to someone about the whole process and how to proceed.
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