First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability)
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Statutory Basis: Section 333 of the Education Act 1996 or s.28H of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Description: Administered by the Tribunals Service. Considers parent's appeals against decisions of Local Education Authorities on assessment and statements of special educational needs.
Jurisdiction: England only
Website: www.sendist.gov.uk
Statistical data for 2008/09 Financial Year
Judicial Pool: 160
Days Sat: 3,988
Receipts: 3,115
Withdrawn: 2,313
Decided: 992
Outstanding: 935
Success Rate: no information available
Oral Hearings: 100%
Waiting Times: no information available
Notes: These figures are for England only.
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