BZP & Anor v Warwickshire County Council

The First-tier Tribunal did not make an error of law in omitting a specific adult:pupil ratio or psychotherapy provision, as its decisions were rational and based on the available evidence.

Parties: Appellant: BZP; Appellant: BZQ; Respondent: Warwickshire County Council
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 09 March 2026
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Special Educational Needs, Tribunal Jurisdiction, Evidence Requirements, Precision in Educational Plans

Education Law Administrative Law Special Educational Needs Tribunal Jurisdiction Evidence Requirements Precision in Educational Plans

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Parties

BZP

Appellant

BZQ

Appellant

Warwickshire County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the First-tier Tribunal erred in law by failing to specify an adult:pupil ratio in the Education, Health and Care Plan for BZR
2 Whether the First-tier Tribunal erred in law by failing to include provision for psychotherapy in the plan

Ratio Decidendi

The First-tier Tribunal did not make an error of law in omitting a specific adult:pupil ratio or psychotherapy provision, as its decisions were rational and based on the available evidence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

No error of law found; First-tier Tribunal decision upheld.
Anonymity order: No publication or identification of BZP, BZQ, BZR or their family.