The Government has today published its long-awaited Schools White Paper, setting out proposals for reforming the SEND system. Read more
We joined our Save Our Children’s Rights campaign partners at 10 Downing Street to hand in our petition calling on the Government to retain the legal rights of children and young people with SEND Read more
Together with Special Needs Jungle and others in the sector, we're defending the legal rights of children and young people with SEND - join us Read more
When SEN Support falls short, the impact on children and young people can be devastating - IPSEA and Contact joined MPs to discuss the case for stronger legal duties Read more
Our Hackney Half Marathon team have raised over £4,000 for IPSEA. Read more
IPSEA has submitted answers to the consultation questions, as well as a detailed supplementary paper exploring important issues not covered by the Department for Education’s questions. Read more
Alongside our partners in the Save Our Children’s Rights campaign and thousands of families across the country, IPSEA took part in a large national demonstration calling for children and young people’s legal rights to be protected and strengthened. Read more
We have published our new strategy for 2026-2030, setting out how we will strengthen our work to ensure more children and young people with SEND receive the education and support they are entitled to by law. Read more
We encourage you to tell the Department for Education what you think and what your experiences are Read more
Our research shows persistent inequalities in access to SEND provision and legal advice for children, young people and families from under-served communities Read more
Working alongside our campaign partners, we're organising a national demonstration to call on the Government to protect and strengthen SEND legal rights Read more
We are exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show North on 13 - 14 March 2026, where we will be meeting professionals from across the region to share information about SEND law. Read more
This April, Nick Beaumont will be lacing up his running shoes to take on the iconic London Marathon, all in support of IPSEA Read more
IPSEA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Carol Long as our new Chair of Trustees and Amy Abbott as our Vice Chair of Trustees. Read more
The government has announced £3 billion of funding to create new specialist places in mainstream school Read more
IPSEA has written to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, about the Government’s plans to reform the system for supporting children and young people with SEND Read more
The long-awaited Schools White Paper, which was due to set out the Government’s planned reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, has been delayed until 2026. Read more
Our response to the IFS report on support for children with disabilities and special educational needs Read more
On Sunday 12 October, a fantastic team of IPSEA runners will take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon, one of the UK’s most iconic running events. Read more
The cross-party House of Commons Education Select Committee has published a report called “Solving the SEND crisis”, which sets out the findings of a detailed inquiry MPs have been carrying out since January Read more
Our updated guide with the Howard League for Penal Reform ‘Education inside penal detention for children in England’ is published today - the only resource of its kind that explains the legal rights and entitlements of children with SEN in custody Read more
Watch key moments and read a summary of our evidence to MPs on the urgent changes needed to make the SEND system work for children and young people Read more
Read our submission to the House of Commons Education Committee Read more
We've partnered with Contact to find out more about your experiences of getting support for your child or young person’s special educational needs (SEN) in England Read more