A Guide to Getting SEND Mediation Advice and Support in Wolverhampton

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 two independent mediation advisors working with Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton Local Authority, here are the contact details for SENSTART (SEN Statutory Assessment and Review Team).

Email: SENSTART@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 555961
Post:
SEN Statutory Assessment and Review Team (SENSTART)
Inclusion and Empowerment
Civic Centre
St Peter’s Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RT

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

Get Independent Help from SENDIAS

For additional support, reach out to WIASS (Wolverhampton 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.wolvesiass.org/
Email: ias.service@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 556945