The appeal process to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal in the United Kingdom is explained for parents who disagree with decisions of Local Education Authorities (LEAs) about a child's special educational needs. Conditions under which an appeal can be made to the Tribunal are identified, as are issues not appropriate for the Tribunal. The guide includes information on the following: sources of advice, time limits to appeal, documents needed, what happens when the appeal is received, dealing with responses from the LEAs, who hears the case, attending the hearing, legal representation and witnesses, appeals against the Tribunal's decision, and expenses that can be claimed. A timetable is provided that identifies the number of working days each action takes from the time of making an appeal to getting the Tribunal's decision. Definitions of terms are also provided, along with a list of free publications, a directory of organizations, and a form for submitting an appeal to the Tribunal. (SW)