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Local authorities cannot impose format for EHC needs assessment requests

It is important that parents, carers and young people are aware that there is no particular form, format or method that is required in order to make a valid EHC needs assessment request in law
SEND law for SENCos: 16th May

Our one day training, designed specifically for SENCos, provides an overview of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) legal framework, and will equip you with the knowledge required to overcome the challenges of your role
Level 1 SEND law: 31st March

An introduction to the SEND legal framework for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND
SEND law for local authorities: 28th March

This one-day virtual training is designed specifically for local authority staff and provides an overview of the SEND legal framework, as well as other related areas of the law

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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