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If you require information or advice regarding any educational issue that is the result of a child’s special educational needs or disability (SEND), please contact our helplines to speak with one of our volunteers.

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Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)

2A Stansted Courtyard

Parsonage Road

Takeley

Bishop’s Stortford

CM22 6PU

Email: [email protected] (for admin queries only). 

Telephone: 01799 582030 (Please note, our admin office staff are unable to give advice on this line – if you have a query relating to your child’s SEND, please contact our helplines. Our admin office is currently staffed Monday to Friday from 10am - 3pm.)

Published: 15th July, 2018

Updated: 15th April, 2025

Author: Emma Brock

Location: Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA), 24-26 Gold Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EJ

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