We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law

Because children and young people with SEND are legally entitled to an education that meets their individual needs

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SEND: the current situation

1,700,000

Over 1.7 million pupils in England have SEN

638,745

children and young people in England have an EHC plan

95%

of appeals to the SEND Tribunal find in favour of families

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  • Fundraise for us

    With your help, we can protect, promote and uphold the legal rights of children and young people with SEND Read more

  • Partner with IPSEA

    Find out how your organisation can work with us to support the futures of children and young people with SEND Read more

Volunteering

  • Ways to volunteer

    Find out how you can get involved and make a real difference to children and young people's lives Read more

  • Volunteer stories

    Volunteers are essential to the work we do – find out more from some of the people who have volunteered for IPSEA Read more

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Upcoming training

  • Level 3 SEND law: 20 October

    An advanced level training day designed for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND, with particular emphasis bringing different types of appeal to the SEND Tribunal Read more

  • SEND Tribunal hints and tips (1): 2 September

    This training is suitable for parents and carers currently going through appeals against a refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment, appeals against a refusal to issue an EHC plan and cease to maintain appeals Read more

  • Level 2 SEND law: 13 October

    Our Level 2 SEND law training looks in-depth at specific areas of the law relating to children and young people with SEND, and is suitable for professionals advising or supporting families Read more