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SEND Tribunal in England

SEND35A: Appeal a refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment

Find the official SEND35A form, understand its purpose and prepare the documents and questions needed before using it.

Open current official SEND35A form and guidance

What SEND35A is used for

SEND35A is the official route identified for appealing a refusal to secure an EHC needs assessment. Read the form’s current guidance before completing it.

Prepare before you start

  • Refusal decision letter
  • Assessment request and evidence supplied
  • Reasons you disagree with the refusal
  • Mediation advice or certificate information required by the guidance

Which fee applies?

Check the official SEND appeal guidance.

Check the published fee schedules

Check the next step

A refusal to assess and disagreement with an existing plan are different decisions and may use different forms.

Read the related practical guide

Official version and source

HMCTS SEND35A 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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