Alternatives to IPSEA and SOS!SEN for Northern Ireland SEN Appeals
IPSEA and SOS!SEN don't cover Northern Ireland. Here are the NI-specific alternatives for SEN tribunal appeals, template letters, and advocacy support.
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All articles about Northern Ireland SEN Appeals Playbook.
Alternatives to Hiring a Private SEN Consultant in Northern Ireland
Can't afford a private SEN consultant in NI? Here are the realistic alternatives — from free charities to structured toolkits — for parents preparing to challenge the EA.
How to Appeal Your Child's School Placement in a NI SEN Statement
How to challenge Part 4 of a NI SEN Statement when the EA names the wrong school — grounds for appeal, the SENDIST process, and what evidence you need.
Best Affordable SEN Appeals Toolkit for Northern Ireland Parents on a Budget
Looking for an affordable way to prepare a SENDIST NI appeal? Compare the costs of solicitors, consultants, and NI-specific toolkits for parents on a tight budget.
How to Challenge a Proposed Statement of SEN in Northern Ireland
What to do when you receive a draft or proposed SEN Statement in NI — how to object, request changes, and what happens if the EA ignores your concerns.
DARS Mediation in Northern Ireland: What It Is and When to Use It
How the Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Service works for NI SEN disputes, what DARS can and cannot resolve, and the critical deadline rule you must know.
Disability Discrimination in NI Schools: SENDO Claims and Reasonable Adjustments
When SENDO 2005 applies in Northern Ireland schools, what reasonable adjustments schools must make, how to bring a discrimination claim, and what remedies are available.
The EA's 26-Week SEN Assessment Timeline in Northern Ireland: What to Do When It's Breached
The legal 26-week timeline for NI statutory SEN assessments, what the EA must do at each stage, and your options when deadlines are missed.
The EA Isn't Following Your Child's SEN Statement in Northern Ireland: What to Do
What to do when Northern Ireland's Education Authority fails to deliver the provision specified in your child's Statement — escalation steps and legal remedies.
Using an Independent Educational Psychologist in Northern Ireland for Your SEN Case
When and why to commission a private educational psychologist report in Northern Ireland, what it costs, and how to use it at statutory assessment or tribunal.
Making a SEN Complaint to NICCY in Northern Ireland
When and how to complain to NICCY about SEN failures in Northern Ireland — what NICCY can investigate, what powers it has, and how to submit a complaint.
SEN Advocates and Solicitors in Northern Ireland: Your Options for Professional Help
When to hire a SEN advocate or solicitor in Northern Ireland, what each type of support offers, what it costs, and the free alternatives available.
NI SEN Appeals: When Free SENAC and CLC Resources Aren't Enough
SENAC factsheets and CLC guidance are excellent — but do they give you enough to actually file a SENDIST NI appeal? When free resources fall short and what fills the gap.
SEN Complaint Letter Templates for Northern Ireland: What to Write and When
When and how to write formal SEN complaint letters to the EA in Northern Ireland — what to include, which law to cite, and what happens next.
How to Appeal an EA Transport Decision for a Child with SEN in Northern Ireland
How to formally challenge an EA home-to-school transport refusal in NI, what grounds apply, and what to do when standard review processes fail.
SEN Tribunal in Northern Ireland: How to Appeal to SENDIST NI
How SENDIST NI works, what you can appeal, the 2-month deadline, and what to expect at a SEN tribunal hearing in Northern Ireland.
Building Your SENDIST NI Evidence Bundle: What to Include and How to Prepare
What evidence you need for a SENDIST NI tribunal appeal, how to organise your bundle, and how to prepare for the hearing as an NI parent.
Representing Yourself at SENDIST NI vs Hiring a SEN Solicitor: Costs, Outcomes, and What You Need
Should you hire a SEN solicitor for your SENDIST NI appeal or represent yourself? A side-by-side comparison of costs, preparation, and outcomes for NI parents.