Parent of a child with special needs?
Problems with their education?
Disability discrimination at school?

We give free and independent legal advice and support in England and Wales through

  • Helplines
  • Written information on this website and in print
  • Advice, support and representation (when needed) in appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal
  • Disability discrimination advice and training in collaboration with the Equality and Human Rights Commission

We also campaign for improvements in the help given to children by schools and government.

New! The Refusal to Assess Pack -- August 2008

News: campaigns and alerts

July 2008: IPSEA says White Paper will encourage exclusions of SEN pupils. More ...
July 2008: IPSEA sees dangers in Tribunal changes. More ...
April 2008: IPSEA mourns the loss of a unique and invaluable Patron. More ...
February 2008: Free disability discrimination training More ...
December 2007: IPSEA welcomes Government move to improve LEA decisions More ...
November 2007: IPSEA complains on parents' behalf to Herts against SEN Funding Scheme More ...
May 2007: IPSEA joins local schools to fight Northumberland's SEN Funding Scheme More ...

More news ...