Appeals and complaints
Procedure for appeals
Any appeal must be made in writing to EYCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk within 20 working days of the notification being issued. For the appeals panel, you should:
- provide evidence that the setting have engaged with the locality early years team following the outcomes of the application to discuss the next steps
- provide evidence that a review has taken place with parents and other professionals as a result
- include the specific reasons for the appeal
- include additional information relating to the child’s needs if required
Complaints
Write to the Head of Service for Early Years, email EYCC@lincolnshire.gov.uk, if you wish to complain about:
- the inclusion funding process, or
- how the process has been applied
We will acknowledge any complaint within two working days. We will investigate and provide a response within ten working days.