SEN Travel AssistanceAppeal Form

The Appeal Process

Parents/carers have the right to appeal against decisions made in relation to provision of Home to SchoolTravel Assistance for children / young people with Special Educational Needs. Decisions on whether transport assistance is to be provided are made in the first instance by officers in the Special Needs Assessment Service (SNAS). If you believe that your application for transport assistance has been considered incorrectly you have the right to appeal. The Appeal Form must be completed within 14 days of receiving the travelassistance decision (email) and returned to:

Wandsworth Borough Council

Department of Education & Social Services

Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street

London SW18 2PU

The appeal will be considered by the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) / Complex Needs Panel which meets three times per month. Parents / carers will be invited to attend the panel and the appeal will be booked on the earliest panel available. The timing may be changed if a parent / carer is very keen to attend and unavailable for the first panel offered.

The decision of the Panel is binding on all parties and your signature on this Appeal Form is your agreement to be bound by the decision.

For further details on how appeals are administered, parents/ carers please contact SNAS on 020 8871 8061 or email

Grounds for Appeal

Please provide a copy of your original application for travel assistance. In the box below please explain why you are appealing the decision not to provide your child with travel assistance under the SEN Home to School Travel Assistance Policy (which can be accessed at -----). Please make sure you refer to this where possible and include all details and evidence that will enable the Panel to make an informed decision on your child’s case. You must attach any supporting documentation with your appeal.

Grounds for Appeal:

Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

Parents/ Carers Declaration

  1. The information on this Appeal Form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
  2. I have enclosed all necessary supporting paperwork.
  3. I have read the Wandsworth SEN Home to School Travel Assistance Policy and understand that my child’s appeal will be considered strictly in accordance with the policy.
  4. I understand that the EHCP / Complex Needs Panel may need to verify the evidence I have provided and therefore consent to contact being made with me or my representative.
  5. Personal information contained in this form will be held on a computer and is therefore subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998.
  6. I agree to be bound by the decision of the Panel.

Parent/guardian’s signature: / Date:
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Agreed Refused

Reasons for the decision

Recommendations of the Appeals Panel:

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