Getting the Most Out of SEND Mediation
Practical guidance for local authority officers on approaching SEND mediation constructively, to maximise the opportunity for effective dispute resolution.
About This Course
This course is for local authority officers attending SEND mediations. It aims to support positive outcomes for both the local authority and the child or young person.
We provide practical guidance on how to approach mediation in the most constructive way, to maximise the opportunity for effective dispute resolution. We use case studies to explore potential solutions to a range of scenarios that occur at all stages of the EHCP appeals process, including those surrounding Section I.
The training often includes interactive exercises and can be tailored to the needs of the local authority. For example, we are often asked to include a refresher on certain aspects of relevant legislation, and to provide content that can help build officers' confidence in decision-making at mediation.
Course Details
Delivery: Online or in person
Duration: From one hour to a full day, depending on your requirements
Cost: Variable. Please contact us so that we can design a session to meet your requirements.
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Getting the Most Out of SEND Mediation
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Student Feedback
We had been in dispute with the council for over a year. The mediator helped both sides actually listen. We reached agreement in one session.
Parent, West Midlands
I did not think mediation would work, but the mediator was so knowledgeable about the process. We got the provision our son needed.
Parent, London
Outstanding course content and delivery. The practical examples really helped me understand complex concepts.
Client, Manchester
Course Authors
Hugo Besterman
Hugo has completed several hundred SEND mediations since joining Prime Resolution in 2018. Before training as a mediator he taught for 14 years across several types of school, holding senior leadership posts with responsibility for pastoral care. He sits on the board of directors of the College of Mediators and on its SEND Panel, which maintains the professional standards for SEND mediators, and is consulted by the Department for Education on its SEND reforms. At Prime Resolution he oversees the SEND service and the organisation's finances, and presents to education sector stakeholders on using mediation to resolve disputes in schools.
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