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IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)

IPSEA is widely recognised as the leading organisation in England providing free independent legal information, advice and casework support to families with children and young people, aged 0-25, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We offer a unique range of services to help children and young people with SEND get the education they are entitled to by law.   We also provide training to parents, carers and SEND professionals, as well as work to influence local and national SEND policy. 

Our helplines and services (ipsea.org.uk)

Get support | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

 

Who to contact

Telephone

E-mail
office@ipsea.org.uk
Website
www.ipsea.org.uk
Notes

To obtain advice regarding your child/young person, please use the website to access our services.  Our admin email address and phone number are for admin office queries only, and we cannot give advice via those contacts.  

You can access support for your child via our website:

Our helplines and services (ipsea.org.uk)

Get support | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

Our call-in  advice service is also open:

  • Tuesdays, 9.30am – 3.30pm
  • Wednesdays, 9.30am – 3.30pm
  • Fridays, 9.30am  12.30pm 

Call 

0300 222 5899

 

 

Where to go

Name
IPSEA
Address
2A Stansted Courtyard
Parsonage Road
Bishop's Stortford
Essex
Postcode
CM22 6PU
Notes

This address is for our admin office only, we do not provide an in-person service, all our advice and support is given via phone or remote video call.

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Bookable calls 7 days a week at any time.
Time of day
Afternoon
Evening
Morning

Other Details

Costs

Please contact provider for cost details.

Availability

Referral required
No
Other notes

IPSEA operates:

Website                                 Visit our website for model letters, SEN updates, support sheets and more 

Mailing list:                          Join our mailing list; become part of IPSEA’s family and keep up-to-date with news and information relevant to SEND

Advice Line:                        Covered by fully trained volunteers providing legally based advice on a wide range of SEND issues

Tribunal Helpline:              Our Tribunal Helpline is covered by fully trained volunteers who give next step advice to parents going through the Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal process 

Tribunal Support:              IPSEA’s Tribunal Support Service can provide support during the entire SEND Tribunal process including advocacy at a hearing if needed 

 

Information service:          Our email information service provides up-to-date information on the law and your rights concerning your child’s SEND. 

Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
Young Adults (16 to 25)
Primary (5 to 11)
Secondary (11 to 16)
Early Years (0 to 5)
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