SEN Mediation provider and costs
Dear Merton Borough Council,
Please send me the following:
1. How many SEN Mediations were attended in 2022 and 2023
2. What is the cost to the Council for each mediation attended
3. Who provides your statutory Mediation services
Yours faithfully,
MX C Tree
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Dear MX C Tree,
Freedom of Information Act 2000 / Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Information request
We have now considered your information request as set out below.
You asked:
1. How many SEN Mediations were attended in 2022 and 2023
2022 - 20
2023 - 25
2. What is the cost to the Council for each mediation attended
This information is commercially sensitive, and disclosure is exempt under Section 43 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
3. Who provides your statutory Mediation service
Global Mediation
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There is no charge for making an appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gregory Bramwell
SEND Tribunal Manager
SEN & Disabilities Integrated Service
Children, Schools & Families
12th Floor, Civic Centre
London Rd, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX
E-mail. [email address]
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