If you would like a clearer understanding of SEND mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services (DRS) without jargon or pressure, join the Leeds Parent Carer Forum for a free, informal online session delivered by Collis Mediation Limited, the commissioned SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Provider.
- Thursday, 19th March
- 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Online session
This session is designed for parent carers and will be conversational, supportive and interactive. There will be clear explanations and time for questions.
What the session will cover:
- What SEND mediation and DRS are (and what they are not)
- How commissioned SEND mediation works in practice
- Mediation as a process, not just a single meeting
- The importance of pre‑mediation preparation and evidence gathering
- How families are supported with a dedicated case manager
- What to expect from a well‑structured, psychologically safe mediation session
- How mediation can help address power imbalances and support solution‑focused discussions
This session is suitable whether you are:
- New to SEND mediation
- Currently in disagreement with your local authority
- Considering an appeal
- Simply want to better understand your options
The session will be led by Nicola Cleaver, Strategic Lead and Head of Mediator Training & Development at Collis Mediation Limited, who brings extensive experience in SEND mediation alongside lived experience as a parent carer.
Ticket holders will be sent a Zoom link shortly before the session.
Book your place here: Understanding SEND Mediation Tickets, Thursday, Mar 19 from 10 am to 12 pm GMT | Eventbrite
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