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We deliver legal training to parents and carers, school staff, parent carer forums, local authorities and other organisations working in the field of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in order to increase their knowledge and understanding of the SEN legal framework.

By law, children and young people with SEND are entitled to educational support that meets their individual needs. Our training empowers families to secure the education their child is legally entitled to, and gives SEN professionals the opportunity to explore key issues in SEND law in the context of their role and organisation. 

For parents and carers

For parents and carers

SEND law training for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Emma Brock

For parent groups, schools and charities

For parent groups, schools and charities

SEND law training for parent groups, schools and charities Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Emma Brock

For local authorities

For local authorities

SEND law training for staff working in local authorities Read more

Published: 15th May, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author: Emma Brock

For SEN professionals and private organisations

For SEN professionals and private organisations

SEND law training for professionals and private organisations working in the field of special educational needs and disabilities Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Updated: 24th May, 2021

Author: Emma Brock

Subscribe to our legal updates

Subscribe to our legal updates

Keep up to date with all the news in the SEND field with our quarterly legal update Read more

Published: 19th July, 2017

Updated: 29th October, 2024

Author: IPSEA Training

Contact the training team

Contact the training team

Our training team are happy to discuss any of our training products in further detail, or to answer any questions you may have Read more

Published: 11th May, 2017

Updated: 21st November, 2022

Author: Emma Brock

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  • Level 3 SEND law: 20 October

    Level 3 SEND law: 20 October

    An advanced level training day designed for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND, with particular emphasis bringing different types of appeal to the SEND Tribunal

  • Children and young people with SEND do not lose their right to education in custody

    Children and young people with SEND do not lose their right to education in custody

    Hear from our Policy Manager, Catriona Moore, about how children in custody with special educational needs are frequently misidentified, ignored or left unsupported in secure settings.

  • SEND Tribunal hints and tips (1): 2 September

    SEND Tribunal hints and tips (1): 2 September

    This training is suitable for parents and carers currently going through appeals against a refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment, appeals against a refusal to issue an EHC plan and cease to maintain appeals

  • Vacancy: Head of Finance and Resources

    Vacancy: Head of Finance and Resources

    We are recruiting for a Head of Finance and Resources to join our team.

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  • Asking for an EHC needs assessment

    Asking for an EHC needs assessment

  • Template letters

    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

  • 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

  • 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

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Updated: 12th May, 2026

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Limited company 02198066

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

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