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IPSEA update on COVID-19, school closures and SEN provision

In light of the announcement that schools will be closing, IPSEA has put together a list of FAQs on the how the COVID-19 measures will affect children and young people with special educational needs (“SEN”).
We have been told that LAs are not allowed to fund special school places for young people aged 19 or over. Is this correct?

IPSEA does not believe this is correct; however, your local authority is likely to be basing their position on a piece of government guidance.
Complaining when the local authority does not send out the final amended EHC plan in time: Model letter 15
SEND Tribunal – Update for volunteers, parents and carers

The SEND Tribunal has provided information about how it is responding to the current situation with regards to Covid-19.

When will I receive my joining instructions?

We send our joining instructions one week in advance to ensure you have the most up to date presentations and all the relevant venue information.
How long are the training days?

These are generally run from 10am until 3.30pm to make them as parent-friendly as possible.
Would you consider coming to my area?

If you feel there would be an audience of around 30 who would attend one of our training days in your area, please contact us at [email protected]
Will you be coming to my area?

We run a programme of events across England and try to visit most regions/areas as often as we can.
Why do you run IPSEA parent training days?

Part of our charitable remit is to train parents in the law.
What are your Legal updates?

If you want to keep up to date with all the news in the SEND field, you can subscribe to IPSEA's legal updates as part of your online training.
Do you circulate the answers for online training?

Because our training brings in a significant amount of funds to IPSEA as a charity and goes towards funding out helpline and tribunal support service, we’re unable to circulate the answers for our training.
Is there a guide on using the online training platform?

Yes, as part of your enrolment, you will be enrolled on our quick guide to using our training portal.
How long do I have to complete my online training?

You have six months to complete your training from the day you enrol (18 months if you have purchased out combined training of Levels 1-3).
I have forgotten my password on the portal, how do I retrieve it?

Retrieval details are listed below (click the arrow button on the right to expand).

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