1. Requesting the minutes from the governors’ panel hearing The governors must keep minutes of the meeting. They are required to make a copy available on request without delay.
2. Deciding whether to request an independent review panel Requesting an IRP is free, but it can come with drawbacks and the family should consider all the factors.
3. Deciding whether to request an SEN expert at the review SEN experts are free to request at an IRP, but are not always the most appropriate option.
4. Request an Independent Review Panel Requesting an IRP must be done within 15 school days of the governors' decision.
