Petition · Department for Education
Penalties for Local Authorities if their EHCP decision is overturned at Tribunal
Closed
3,562 signatures
What the petition asks
Many parents appeal to the SEND Tribunal, where Local Authority decisions are, in 98% of cases, overturned. We think this process denies SEN children access to appropriate education and costs the taxpayer millions.
We think this is a common experience.
We think this is a common experience.
Initial decisions of Local Authorities are upheld in only a tiny proportion of cases.
We think the lengthy process denies children access educational provision, costs the taxpayer close to £60 million annually, and is stressful for families.
We would like the Government to deter Local Authorities from forcing families to bring unnecessary appeals by applying financial penalties.
We think the lengthy process denies children access educational provision, costs the taxpayer close to £60 million annually, and is stressful for families.
We would like the Government to deter Local Authorities from forcing families to bring unnecessary appeals by applying financial penalties.
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,562
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
25 Apr 2025
Closed
25 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.