Explanatory note

These Regulations make provision in relation to the establishment of and regulate the procedure of the Special Educational Needs Tribunal established by section 177 of the Education Act 1993.

Part 1 contains general provisions including provisions as to the members of the lay panel and the establishment of tribunals to exercise the jurisdiction of the Special Educational Needs Tribunal. Part 2 contains provisions relating to the making of an appeal to the tribunal and the reply by the local education authority. Part 3 contains provisions relating to the preparation for the hearing. Part 4 contains provisions relating to the determination of appeals. Part 5 contains additional powers of, and provisions relating to, the tribunal.