We’re IPSEA, the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England. We’re here to help you navigate the SEND system and secure the education your child is legally entitled to – find out how we can support you. Read more
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Together with Special Needs Jungle and others in the sector, we're defending the legal rights of children and young people with SEND - join us Read more
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Find out how your organisation can work with us to support the futures of children and young people with SEND Read more
Find out how you can get involved and make a real difference to children and young people's lives Read more
Volunteers are essential to the work we do – find out more from some of the people who have volunteered for IPSEA Read more
The law isn't the problem, the problem is the law isn't followed - our team explains why it's vital the SEND legal framework is retained in upcoming plans for SEND reform Read more
The Runnymede Trust and the Communities Empowerment Network have published a report on the sustained impact of school exclusions on Black children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read more
IPSEA’s Policy Manager, Catriona Moore, reflects on a recent webinar we ran to help MPs and their staff understand the SEND legal framework, and the importance of maintaining and enforcing existing SEND legal rights Read more
Watch key moments and read a summary of our evidence to MPs on the urgent changes needed to make the SEND system work for children and young people Read more
Learn how we're influencing local and national SEND policy to drive forward positive change Read more
Thanks to a donation from The National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All, we are pleased to offer this training to parents, carers and young people who are unable to access a full cost place at an IPSEA parent/carer training event. Designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members, this training provides an introduction to the law on special educational needs and disabilities Read more
A one-day training session designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members of children who are approaching or above compulsory school age Read more
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