Guidance from the government’s courts and tribunals service, released as the UK introduced lockdown measures in March, stated that SEND hearings and tribunals “should be held online where reasonably possible” as part of a pilot scheme introduced for a period of six months.
Official advice from the Department for Education, advises parents and carers of children subject to or awaiting an education, health and care (EHC) plan that local authorities “remain responsible for maintaining it, including until any appeal to the tribunal has been heard and resolved”.
However, emergency legislation introduced as part of the Coronavirus Bill allows councils “flexibility” over timescales relating to such plans, the guidance adds.
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