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SEND Tribunal in England

SEND35: Appeal an EHC plan decision

Find the official SEND35 form, understand its purpose and prepare the documents and questions needed before using it.

Open current official SEND35 form and guidance

What SEND35 is used for

Use SEND35 for the appeal types identified in its current official guidance. A refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment has a separate form.

Prepare before you start

  • Council decision letter and date received
  • Relevant EHC plan and assessment reports
  • Mediation certificate or details of an applicable exception
  • Grounds of appeal and supporting documents

Which fee applies?

Check the official SEND appeal guidance; do not use a general civil application fee.

Check the published fee schedules

Check the next step

This is an English SEND route. Check appeal rights, time limits and mediation requirements for the actual decision.

Read the related practical guide

Official version and source

HMCTS SEND35 publication. Checked 13 September 2026. Publication update dates can cover guidance as well as the form itself. Always download the current document from the official page.

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