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IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)

IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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What is this service?

Advice Line - Book an appointment on our Advice Line for legally based information and next step advice on any educational issue that is the result of a child’s special educational needs or disability

Tribunal Helpline - Book an appointment on our Tribunal Helpline for next step advice on appeals and disability discrimination claims to the SEND Tribunal

Call-in Helpline - Our call-in helpline is open every Friday from 9.30am - 3pm, and provides legally-based information and next step advice on any educational issue that is a result of a child or young person’s SEND

Tribunal Support Service - We make referrals for more extensive support from a volunteer, including representation at Tribunal hearings

Information Service - Our Information Service is for general legal enquiries and will signpost you to fact sheets and resources on our website.

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