Information on SEN Mediation for Young People

For the first time, the Children and Families Act 2016 gave rights to Young People, those aged 16 and over, the right to make decisions in respect of how their special educational needs are supported. The information that follows is for Young People considering the use of SEN Mediation. 

Welcome to the Children and Young People’s section of our website. Here you will find information about mediation and our services, other services that can provide you with support as well as information on our complaints process.

So what is mediation?

The law says that young people’s views must be listened to and that young people must be involved in decisions that affect their education.

Mediation is a way to help you to get the right people listening to you to assist in solving any difficulties you maybe having with your education, health or care. It involves an independent person called a mediator meeting with you and the people who you have the disagreement/difficulties with. Unlike most mediation company’s, all of our services are delivered and facilitated by accredited mediators rather than administrators/support staff.