SEND Tribunal Manager

The SEND Tribunals Manager is responsible for leading and managing the local authority’s response to appeals made to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability). This includes overseeing all case preparation, ensuring legal compliance, coordinating multi-agency contributions, and representing the local authority at hearings where appropriate.

The role ensures that the local authority delivers timely, high‑quality, child‑centred responses to appeals, resolves disputes wherever possible, and promotes early resolution to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Compliance

• Lead and manage the SEND Tribunals function, ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015, Equality Act 2010, and all relevant statutory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor effective policies, proce...