(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

It is important to understand what we mean when we talk about a child or young person having special educational needs (SEN). This is because as parents, you can access important legal rights for your child if your child has or may have SEN. Young people, you can access these rights yourselves if you have or may have SEN. We explain on this page what legal definition all nurseri...

Our Level 3 SEND law training is an advanced level training day designed for professionals advising or supporting families of children and young people with SEND. The content builds on the topics covered in our Level 1 and Level 2 training, with particular emphasis on gaining knowledge to support parents and young people to bring different types of appeal to the SEND Tribunal. ...

28 May 2026 What happens to children and young people with SEND when they find themselves in custody? Are their special educational needs understood, and do they get the special educational provision they need? This is one of the questions being asked by the House of Commons justice select committee, which is carrying out an inquiry into children and young adults in the secure e...

Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 Duration: 5.25 hours (09:45 - 15.00, including breaks and Q&A) Format: virtual, via Zoom webinar This training is suitable for parents and carers currently going through the following appeals processes: Appeals against a refusal to carry out an EHC needs assessment Appeals against a refusal to issue an EHC plan Cease to maintain appeals Thi...

Head of Finance and Resources, Part-time (up to 28 hours per week considered), £48,000 – £55,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rata for part-time) Home-based or Hybrid (with occasional travel to our office in Takeley, Essex, and other locations in England for events and meetings) IPSEA is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special ...