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Parent of a child with special needs?
Problems with their
education?
IPSEA's trained volunteers give free, independent advice and support in England and Wales. Our helplines can be busy. You may find what you need by looking at common problems, how to complain, exclusions and refusal to assess.
General advice: 0800 018 4016
Mon to Fri 10am – 4pm, Mon to Thurs 7pm – 9pm
Problems with schools; requesting statutory assessment; proposed statements; annual reviews; possible disability discrimination; exclusion from school, etc.
Tribunal advice: 0845 602 9579
Mon, Wed and Thurs 10.00 – 1.00pm
Next-step advice on SEN appeals and disability discrimination claims to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. When you call we will assess whether you need casework support.
Funding, Finance, Press and Volunteering Centre: 01394 446575
Please call this number during normal office hours if you have questions about funding our work, our views or becoming an IPSEA volunteer. Please note that none of the staff in this office can advise parents.
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News: campaigns and alerts
• June 2009: IPSEA urges parents to tell all to the Lamb Inquiry! More ...
• July 2008: IPSEA says White Paper will encourage exclusions of SEN pupils. More ...
• 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 ...
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