Parent of a child with special needs?
Problems with their education?
Disability discrimination at school?

We give free and independent legal advice and support in England and Wales through

  • Helplines
  • Written information on this website and in print
  • Advice, support and representation (when needed) in appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
  • Disability discrimination advice and training in collaboration with the Equality and Human Rights Commission

We also campaign for improvements in the help given to children by schools and government.

News: campaigns and alerts

July 2008: IPSEA sees dangers in Tribunal changes. More ...
April 2008: IPSEA mourns the loss of a unique and invaluable Patron. More ...
February 2008: Free disability discrimination training More ...
December 2007: IPSEA welcomes Government move to improve LEA decisions More ...
November 2007: IPSEA complains on parents' behalf to Herts against SEN Funding Scheme More ...
May 2007: IPSEA joins local schools to fight Northumberland's SEN Funding Scheme More ...

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