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 (attendance is not mandatory).

Thursday 4 June, 11:00-13:00

Supporting Families in The SEND tribunals

This is a group presentation by National Children’s Deaf Association (NDCS) caseworkers. The session will have 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 Children’s Deaf Association (NDCS)
    Another speaker TBC

Break

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 costs, and at accessing Exceptional Case Funding (ECF). 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)
  • Speaker TBC, Coram Children’s Legal Centre

Tickets for this webinar are priced as listed in the booking form.

Discounts on booking multiple webinars in the series are available here.

Free tickets – If you do no have a training budget, please email a brief explanation to [email protected] to request a free ticket.
Please note that PLP is a charity and relies on income from events as part of its funding, so we kindly ask that you purchase a ticket if you are able to do so.


4 June 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Standard ticket

Price: £75.00
VAT: £0.00
Total: £75.00

Discounted ticket

Price: £65.00
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Total: £65.00

Contributory ticket

Price: £30.00
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Total: £30.00

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For those working in public bodies and private practice
£75.00
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For those working in charities, or are trainees or pupils
£65.00
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For those working in small organisations with very little or no training budget, or those with limited resources but wish to contribute
£30.00

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