Lancashire SEND Information Advice and Support Team

Are you a parent or carer who is appealing Section I (school placement) of your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?
Are you feeling anxious, unsure, or overwhelmed by the tribunal process?
Join us for a free, supportive training session designed to help you understand your rights, navigate the law, and feel confident putting your case forward.
During this session, we will:
Explain the legal process for appealing Section I
Help you understand what evidence is important
Share practical tips to strengthen your appeal
Provide a safe space to ask questions and connect with other parents
The session is hosted by Jess and Rebecca, two experienced practitioners with extensive experience supporting parents through SEND tribunals.
Event details
📅 When: Wednesday 1st July
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 13:00
📍 Where: West Paddock Family Hub, Leyland
This session is free to attend.
Join via the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00u6HSfn-xGFFhfuflFCfrrlUNlNEVUNTWFNUNFoyUDE4V1hWQU84SjhQQy4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
What parents have said
So far, the training has been attended by 14 parents and 3 professionals, with overwhelmingly positive feedback:
“Jess and Rebecca are incredibly warm and welcoming. They have a wealth of knowledge and have been invaluable in helping me understand the appeal process.”
“Speaking with other parents and knowing you’re not alone was so reassuring. The course was full of helpful content, and the trainers were warm, passionate, and extremely supportive.”
“It’s been so informative and I now feel much more confident about the whole process. The delivery by the team was exceptional — and they were so patient with my questions.”
“The information was excellent. The advice was concise, the guides were very informative, and the facilitators were incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging.”
Please Note:
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For any queries or support, please contact us directly using our website.
https://lancssendias.org.uk/contact-us/

There's still places on our online SEND 35 session.
Book on using the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00u6HSfn-xGFFhfuflFCfrrlUNldRNzZCSjJINDY0QlpEWlhJMDkwSlhKWC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawScxSxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZaYqFoSo1qMKS-pa8L1ztEs4SUBovr-u14fYPfNBb5NUPeG6YT14dwIR374_aem_i_9718zVzvduf0deYCnAEw

Our June SEND 35 session is on the 17th May 6pm-7:30pm.

This session is for parents and carers who would like to understand how to appeal to the SEND tribunal. The sessions runs through completing the SEND35 form, and looks at what evidence you can collect and share with the Tribunal. You'll learn what decisions you can appeal, and where to find further support. There will be time for questions during the session and you are welcome to ask anything you are unsure of.

Book on using the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00u6HSfn-xGFFhfuflFCfrrlUNldRNzZCSjJINDY0QlpEWlhJMDkwSlhKWC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Please Note:
If you comment on a post where this poster has been shared, your comment will not receive a response.
✅ Comments on shared posts cannot be monitored by our team.
For any queries or support, please contact us directly using our website.
https://lancssendias.org.uk/contact-us/

Where we are this week! Come and see us for free impartial SEND advice and guidance

Come and see Sarah for some free impartial SEND advice and guidance on Monday 15th June.

Our June Preparing for an Annual Review Session is on 25th June 10am-11am.
Preparing for an Annual Review Session will go through what the annual review process should look like, what you can expect from the meeting, the timeline for the process, how best to prepare and some useful tips and resources.
Book on using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00mYQ3JV8Wb5Mq1Jyw1SQtgBUMDNWQUtDWDI0MDdITFhHWUg4Tlk1MUhGWi4u
Please Note:
If you comment on a post where this poster has been shared, your comment will not receive a response.
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For any queries or support, please contact us directly using our website.
https://lancssendias.org.uk/contact-us/

Where we are this week!
Come and see us for free impartial SEND advice and guidance

There are spaces left on Monday's Section I's Face to Face session. Book on using the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00u6HSfn-xGFFhfuflFCfrrlUQ0w3NEk0TzdYSVVQRDZBTVgzU0E4SkcwMi4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

Are you a parent or carer who is appealing Section I (school placement) of your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)?
Are you feeling anxious, unsure, or overwhelmed by the tribunal process?
Join us for a free, supportive training session designed to help you understand your rights, navigate the law, and feel confident putting your case forward.
During this session, we will:
Explain the legal process for appealing Section I
Help you understand what evidence is important
Share practical tips to strengthen your appeal
Provide a safe space to ask questions and connect with other parents
The session is hosted by Jess and Rebecca, two experienced practitioners with extensive experience supporting parents through SEND tribunals.
Event details
📅 When: Monday 8th June
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 13:00
📍 Where: Poulton Family
This session is free to attend.
Join via the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00u6HSfn-xGFFhfuflFCfrrlUQ0w3NEk0TzdYSVVQRDZBTVgzU0E4SkcwMi4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

What parents have said
So far, the training has been attended by 14 parents and 3 professionals, with overwhelmingly positive feedback:
“Jess and Rebecca are incredibly warm and welcoming. They have a wealth of knowledge and have been invaluable in helping me understand the appeal process.”
“Speaking with other parents and knowing you’re not alone was so reassuring. The course was full of helpful content, and the trainers were warm, passionate, and extremely supportive.”
“It’s been so informative and I now feel much more confident about the whole process. The delivery by the team was exceptional — and they were so patient with my questions.”
“The information was excellent. The advice was concise, the guides were very informative, and the facilitators were incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging.”
Please Note:
If you comment on a post where this poster has been shared, your comment will not receive a response.
✅ Comments on shared posts cannot be monitored by our team.
For any queries or support, please contact us directly using our website.
https://lancssendias.org.uk/contact-us/

Our June SEND 35 session is on the 17th May 6pm-7:30pm.

This session is for parents and carers who would like to understand how to appeal to the SEND tribunal. The sessions runs through completing the SEND35 form, and looks at what evidence you can collect and share with the Tribunal. You'll learn what decisions you can appeal, and where to find further support. There will be time for questions during the session and you are welcome to ask anything you are unsure of.

Book on using the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00u6HSfn-xGFFhfuflFCfrrlUNldRNzZCSjJINDY0QlpEWlhJMDkwSlhKWC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Please Note:
If you comment on a post where this poster has been shared, your comment will not receive a response.
✅ Comments on shared posts cannot be monitored by our team.
For any queries or support, please contact us directly using our website.
https://lancssendias.org.uk/contact-us/

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be attending Hyndburn Parent Carer Forum.
Please check our "where we are" poster's for more information on our event attendance

Our June SEND 35a Session will be Monday 15th June 1pm-2:30pm.

This session is for parents and carers who would like to understand how to appeal to the SEND tribunal. The session runs through the steps of completing the SEND35a form, we also cover what evidence you can collect to share with the Tribunal. The SEND 35a form is for Refusal to Assess only. There will be time for questions during the session and you are welcome to ask anything you are unsure about.

Book on using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Jj5on7nYCUaexOGjbku00q6WKhMj1a1EiwI9Vj-3o8dUNUk4OVM4M0NIRVhRUTJQVU1PNFRBOUw2Ry4u&route=shorturl
Please Note:
If you comment on a post where this poster has been shared, your comment will not receive a response.
✅ Comments on shared posts cannot be monitored by our team.
For any queries or support, please contact us directly using our website.
https://lancssendias.org.uk/contact-us/