Mock Tribunal & Appeals Workshop For Parents and Professionals

BRAND NEW WORK SHOP FOR 2026!

We had so many of our community request this as in person event so we are excited to bring you this fully interactive session.

Navigating SEND appeals and tribunals can feel intimidating, overwhelming, and deeply emotional - especially when the stakes are so high for a child or young person. This in-person, hands-on workshop is designed to give parents, carers, and professionals the skills, confidence, and practical know-how to approach the process with clarity and conviction.

Join Sunshine Support’s experienced team for a Mock Tribunal and Appeals Workshop, guiding you through each stage of the process in a supportive, interactive learning environment. By experiencing a realistic mock hearing, you’ll gain invaluable insight into what to expect and how to present your case effectively.

During this workshop, you will learn:

• How SEND appeals and tribunals actually work
• What panels look for and how decisions are made
• How to prepare evidence and written submissions
• How to present confidently, stay focused, and respond under pressure
• What effective advocacy looks like in practice

Who is this for?
✅ Parents and carers
✅ SENCOs, teachers, social workers and other professionals
✅ Anyone supporting a child or young person through SEND disputes

You’ll leave feeling empowered, prepared and better equipped to advocate for the right support - without being overwhelmed by the legal process.

1. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY

2. LOCATION - This event takes place at our Sunshine Community Hub in Derby. It will not take place online due to the interactive nature of the event, and for GDPR purposes. Our Community Hub is spacious and airy, and has plenty of different seating options to ensure you feel comfortable. There is a hotel on site if you would like to travel in and stay over.

3. FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS - We have plenty of tea, coffee and cold refreshments, and we always have some snacks on the go, too!

4. PARKING - We have great parking available in carp park C. Please make sure you hand your registration plate in to the event host.

5. NO CHILDREN - Whilst our hub is child-friendly please do not bring children to this event, as we are focused on adult-learning during this workshop.

6. ACCESS: Our event space is on the ground floor with wide access doors.

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