Shropshire Council

DfE extend national trial until 31/08/2021

18 June 2020 Last updated at 12:53

In April 2018, the Department for Education began a national trial to extend the powers of the SEND Tribunal to hear appeals, and make non-binding decisions about, health and social care aspects of Education, Health and Care plans.

The trial was due to end on 31 August 2020. However, given the understandable pressures local areas and families are under as a result of coronavirus, the Government believes it is not the right time to introduce any changes to this policy.

They have therefore decided to extend the trial until 31 August 2021 and they have today written to Directors of Children’s Services to inform them and provide further details. A copy of that letter is available here: Minister Ford's Letter

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