Was your EHC assessment refusal even lawful?
Councils routinely refuse EHC needs assessments for reasons that are not part of the legal test: no diagnosis, "try SEN support first", internal criteria, budget thresholds. Paste the refusal letter below and we will flag every argument that does not hold up against section 36(8) of the Children and Families Act 2014.
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Ready to challenge the refusal?
The overwhelming majority of refusal-to-assess appeals succeed (99% of decided SEND appeals went the parent's way in 2024/25, Ministry of Justice), and most are decided on paper without a hearing. Our Refusal Appeal Pack (£149.99) turns your letter into full personalised grounds of appeal, plus a step-by-step walkthrough of the mediation certificate and the SEND35A tribunal form.
Get the Appeal Pack →This tool is guidance only, not legal advice, and no outcome is guaranteed. Free specialist advice is also available from your local SENDIASS and from IPSEA.