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
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01799 582030
0300 222 5899 - 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
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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
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Afternoon
Evening
Morning
Other Details
Costs
- Please contact provider for cost details.
Availability
- 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
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Young Adults (16 to 25)
Primary (5 to 11)
Secondary (11 to 16)
Early Years (0 to 5)