Tabled by
Baroness Hughes of Stretford
40B: After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Single point of appeal: review
(1) The Secretary of State will, within a year of this Act coming into force, carry out a review to assess the feasibility of enabling a child’s parent or a young person to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal in relation to the healthcare or social care provision specified in an EHC plan.
(2) In undertaking a review under subsection (1), the Secretary of State will pay particular regard to the need for an integrated appeals process.
(3) The Secretary of State will publish, and lay before both Houses of Parliament, a report setting out the conclusions of the review.”