Presented as part of the Advocacy and public law in the tribunals series. Everyone who signs up for this course is automatically enrolled in the Introduction to tribunal representation session on Wednesday 3 June from 14:00–16:00. This webinar is for Advisers, caseworkers and lawyers representing or advising appellants in the SEND tribunal Charities and NGOs with an interest in SEND tribunal proceedings Policy researchers looking at access to justice and representation in the SEND tribunal Thursday 4 June, 11:00-13:00 Part 1: Supporting families in the SEND tribunals A presentation by National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) caseworkers with a practical focus for those navigating the SEND tribunals, including an overview of the tribunals process and important rules and procedures. It will also look at issues such as social barriers to the appeals process, gathering children’s views and getting parent’s perspectives for hearings. Lorriane Friend Thomas, Lamina Lloyd, and Hannah Pinchin, National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Another speaker TBC Break Part 2: Public law and the SEND tribunals This session will look at the inquisitorial role of the tribunal and evidence/burden of proof, procedural rigour and fairness, costs and accessing Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) for representation. Speakers will also look at the implications of the current Government white paper. Alex Temple and Rosa Thomas, Garden Court Chambers Alex Stafford, Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) Sabrina Simpson, Coram Children’s Legal Centre Ticket pricing All tickets include access to this webinar and the introductory session. Further discounts if you want to book multiple sessions are available on the main course page here. 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