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  1. How we help
  2. Our services

Our services

Our unique range of services has been developed to ensure that families, and those advising them, understand children and young people’s legal rights and entitlements to education provision.

Advice Line

Advice Line

Book an appointment on our Advice Line for legally based information and next step advice on any educational issue that is the result of a child’s special educational needs or disability Read more

Published: 16th March, 2018

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Emma Brock

Tribunal Helpline

Tribunal Helpline

Book an appointment on our Tribunal Helpline for next step advice on appeals and disability discrimination claims to the SEND Tribunal Read more

Published: 14th March, 2018

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Emma Brock

Call-in Helpline

Call-in Helpline

Our call-in helpline is open every Friday from 9.30am - 3pm, and provides legally-based information and next step advice on any educational issue that is a result of a child or young person’s SEND Read more

Published: 13th March, 2018

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Emma Brock

Tribunal Support Service

Tribunal Support Service

We make referrals for more extensive support from a volunteer, including representation at Tribunal hearings Read more

Published: 12th March, 2018

Updated: 3rd December, 2021

Author: Emma Brock

Information Service

Information Service

Our Information Service is for general legal enquiries and will signpost you to fact sheets and resources on our website Read more

Published: 11th March, 2018

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author: Emma Brock

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  • SEND law- a practical guide for colleges: 28th September

    SEND law- a practical guide for colleges: 28th September

    This one day training is designed specifically for college staff, providing an overview of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) legal framework, as well as other related areas of the law

  • SEND law for SENCos: 2nd November

    SEND law for SENCos: 2nd November

    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

  • SEND law and young people (post-16): 9th September

    SEND law and young people (post-16): 9th September

    A one-day training session designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members of children who are approaching or above compulsory school age

  • EHC plan masterclass - obtaining a plan: summer series

    EHC plan masterclass - obtaining a plan: summer series

    A series of training sessions for parents, carers and supporting family members of children with SEND, developed to guide families through the process of obtaining an Education, Health and Care plan

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  • Asking for an EHC needs assessment

    Asking 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

  • Making a request for an EHC needs assessment: Model letter 1

    Making a request for an EHC needs assessment: Model letter 1

  • Model letters

    Model letters

    IPSEA model letters are available to download and amend for your own purposes

  • Advice Line

    Advice Line

    Book an appointment on our Advice Line for legally based information and next step advice on any educational issue that is the result of a child’s special educational needs or disability

  • What happens in an EHC needs assessment

    What happens in an EHC needs assessment

  • Choosing a school/college with an EHC plan

    Choosing a school/college with an EHC plan

  • Contact us

    Contact us

  • The annual review process

    The annual review process

  • 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

How you can help IPSEA

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

Updated: 11th March, 2020

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IPSEA is registered charity number 327691
Limited company 2198066

Registered office: IPSEA, 24-26 Gold Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EJ

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