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Our people

At IPSEA, we are proud of our people. They are the heart and soul of our organisation, and they work tirelessly to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are legally entitled to. 

From our brilliant staff and trustees, to our dedicated volunteers, find out more about the people who help to protect, promote and uphold the rights of children and young people with SEND.

Our trustees

Our trustees

Meet our voluntary board of trustees, who bring diverse skills and experience to IPSEA’s mission and vision Read more

Published: 27th July, 2017

Updated: 23rd April, 2026

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Our staff

Our staff

We're a small but passionate team, working together to ensure children and young people with SEND receive the education they are entitled to by law Read more

Published: 27th July, 2017

Updated: 19th May, 2025

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Our volunteers

Our volunteers

Volunteers are essential to the work we do, and we currently have over 100 people volunteering for us throughout England Read more

Published: 1st March, 2017

Updated: 6th June, 2025

Author: Emma Brock

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    What happens after a re-assessment?

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  • What happens in a re-assessment?

    What happens in a re-assessment?

    On this page we will explain what happens in a re-assessment.

  • Asking for a re-assessment

    Asking for a re-assessment

    On this page we will explain the process of asking for a re-assessment.

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    Who can ask for a re-assessment?

    On this page we will explain who can ask for a re-assessment.

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    Template letters

    Download and make changes to our template letters to fit your situation

  • Template letter 1: making a request for an EHC needs assessment

    Template letter 1: making a request for an EHC needs assessment

  • EHC needs assessments

    EHC needs assessments

    An EHC needs assessment is an assessment of a child or young person’s education, health and care needs

  • Advice Line

    Advice Line

    Book an appointment for free and independent next-step legal information, advice and support on any educational issue that is a result of a child or young person’s SEND

  • Choosing a school/college with an EHC plan

    Choosing a school/college with an EHC plan

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    What happens in an EHC needs assessment

  • The annual review process

    The annual review process

  • Contact us

    Contact us

  • Appealing to the SEND Tribunal

    Appealing to the SEND Tribunal

    The SEND Tribunal is an independent national tribunal which hears parents’ and young people’s appeals against LA decisions about the special educational needs of children and young people

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How you can help IPSEA

Have you found the information on our website helpful today? If so, please consider donating! At IPSEA, we rely on your donations and fundraising efforts to help keep our vital services running. Read more

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Published: 19th March, 2014

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Registered office: IPSEA, 2A Stansted Courtyard, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6PU

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