Further SEND Law (private sector organisations)

Delivered by a member of IPSEA's legal team, the training covers various areas of the law which ensure that children and young people with SEND are supported and protected in accessing education, including:

Maintaining and reviewing an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan
Ceasing to maintain an EHC Plan
Making a complaint or challenging a decision
Transport to school or college
Exclusion

The training is particularly relevant for parents and carers whose children have identified special educational needs (SEN) and who:

have an EHC plan already in place or are in the process of applying for an EHC plan; or
are supported through SEN support and interested in learning more about the law regarding transport and exclusions

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Please note, the training relates to the law as it applies in England.

Cost

£2,500 (plus expenses)

In an average group of 25 participants, this works out at £100 per head.

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IPSEA has had a number of calls in recent weeks from parents who are still waiting for phase transfer annual reviews to be completed
EHC Plan Masterclass - Existing plans - 11 May

From looking at the information a plan should contain, through to how to achieve that through annual reviews, re-assessments and appeals to the SEND Tribunal, this training day will help you navigate the system, supporting you to make informed and positive decisions regarding your child’s education.
LB Enfield v NH and another (SEN) [2019] UKUT 1 (AAC)

A party can only be barred from a hearing by a judge or registrar, not by Tribunal administrative staff. When considering whether to enforce an automatic barring order, the Tribunal must still give consideration to the overriding objective.
R v Chair of Governors and Headteacher of A and S school ex parte T [2000] ELR 274

When a parent requests a school (of one of the types set out in s. 38(3) CAFA 2014), the ultimate decision to name the school rests with the home local authority. Even if the school and the local authority in which the school is located object, they can be overruled.

SEND Tribunal Training (private sector organisation)

Our one day SEND Tribunal training is designed for those advising or representing parents, and covers the essentials of preparing and presenting a case at the First Tier Tribunal (SEND Tribunal). The content assumes some prior knowledge of SEND law, so we anticipate that attendees will have already completed other IPSEA training.
Level 3: SEND Law Training (private sector organisation)

Our Level 3 SEND law training is an advanced level training day designed for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND. The content builds on the topics covered in our Level 1 and Level 2 training, with particular emphasis on gaining knowledge to support parents and young people to bring different types of appeal to the SEND Tribunal.
Level 2: SEND Law Training (private sector organisation)

Our Level 2 SEND law training looks more in depth at specific areas of the law relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The content is particularly relevant for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND, but may also be suitable for parent groups who have completed our Level 1 training and wish to extend their knowledge further.
Level 1: SEND Law Training (private sector organisation)

Our Level 1 SEND law training provides an introduction to the law on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The content is particularly relevant for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND, but may also be suitable for parent groups who have attended previous IPSEA training and wish to extend their knowledge.
EHC Plan Masterclass 2 - Existing plans (private sector organisation)

Aimed at parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), this one-day training has been developed as a guide for parents who already have an EHC Plan in place for their child.
SEND Tribunal Hints and Tips (private sector organisation)

Aimed at parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), these two half-day training courses are suitable for those currently going through the appeals processes detailed below.
EHC Plan Masterclass 1 - Obtaining a plan (private sector organisation)

Aimed at parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), this one-day training has been developed to guide you through the process to obtaining an EHC Plan.
Introduction to SEND Law (private sector organisation)

Our one day training is designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members, providing an introduction to the law on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and empowering you to secure the right education for your child.

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