A Guide to Getting SEND Mediation Advice and Support in Birmingham

If you're considering appealing a decision about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), it's important to know you're not alone. Support is available to guide you through the process.

Get Free, Impartial Mediation Advice from us

Before moving forward with an appeal, the first thing you should do is contact a mediation advisor. This is a free and confidential service designed to help you understand your options and, where possible, resolve disagreements without going to tribunal.

Since 2014, Prime Resolution has been one of three independent mediation advisors working with Birmingham Local Authority.

Deciding Whether to Mediate or Appeal

After receiving mediation advice, you can choose to:

• Try to resolve the issue informally with the Local Authority
• Move forward with a formal appeal (to the SEND Tribunal)

If you'd like to speak directly with Birmingham Local Authority, here are the contact details for SENAR (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Assessment & Review):

Email: SENAR@birmingham.gov.uk
Phone: 0121 464 1278
Post:
SENAR
Children and Families Directorate
PO Box 16289
Birmingham
B2 2RZ

You can also visit Birmingham's Local Offer for more information:
https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk

Get Independent Help from SENDIASS

For additional support, reach out to SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service). They offer independent and confidential advice to parents, carers, and young people on all things related to SEND.

Website: https://www.birminghamsendiass.co.uk
Email: sendiass@birmingham.gov.uk
Phone: 0121 303 5004
Post:
SENDIASS
PO Box 16270
Birmingham
B2 2HN