Mediation

Mediation is a type of disagreement resolution. Every local authority must provide independent mediation to help parents and young people resolve disputes with local authorities about:

a decision not to carry out an EHC needs assessment
a decision not to draw up an EHC plan
the content of a final EHC plan or amended plan
a decision not to amend an EHC plan
a decision to cease to maintain an EHC plan.

Mediation must also be provided on the health and social care elements of an EHC plan.

You can find more information on mediation in the SEND Code of Practice 11.13 to 11.38.