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Mediators
are skilled in helping to sort out disagreements |
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It is an
opportunity for parents and school or LEA staff to meet with a person
who is not involved in the disagreement |
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The mediator
will not take sides, make judgements or tell people what to do |
The following
may help if you are considering mediation:
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It is a
free service |
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It is independent of
both schools and the LEA |
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Asking
for the help of a mediator is voluntary - nobody will force you
to take part
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It is a
confidential service |
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Everyone
involved must want to reach an agreement |
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It does
not effect your rights to lodge an appeal to SENDIST (see next pages),
but you must remember to stay within the timescales
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If your
disagreement is resolved through mediation and you have already
lodged an appeal, it can be withdrawn at any time before the hearing
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You can get in touch
with the mediation service by ringing ConSENsus on 01284 757788.
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