IPSEA
- Services for parents
- Training
- Online service
IPSEA are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and provide FREE and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND.
They provide online legal guides, resources and template letters. You can use their free legal guides to learn about the law and how to enforce the rights of children and young people with SEND. From SEN support to EHC plans, exclusions and appeals, they have resources for every topic.
Parents and carers can use the Email Information Service for general legal enquiries and signposting to guidance on our website. Submit a request, and they'll get back to you within five working days.
Parents/carers can get free and independent legal advice from volunteers on any educational issue related to their child’s SEND. Contact the Call-in Helpline on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, or book an appointment on their Advice Line or Tribunal Helpline.
For families needing extra assistance to make an appeal or claim, IPSEA's trained volunteers provide free individual casework support and advocacy.
IPSEA deliver training to parents, carers, school staff, parent carer forums, local authorities and other organisations working in the field of SEND to increase your knowledge and understanding of the SEND legal framework with our training courses.
What the service supports:
- Autism friendly
- Learning disability friendly

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