(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

On this page we explain what the term ‘special educational needs’ means. You might see it referred to as SEN, and we will use that on this page too. Sometimes people use SEND, which is a shorter way of saying special educational needs and disabilities. It is not a legally defined term, so we won’t use it here. The term special educational needs has a legal definition. You can fi...

Date: 25 November 2026 Duration: 3 hours (10.00 - 13:00) Format: delivered virtually via Zoom Keep your SEND law knowledge current and your practice confident. This update training is designed for professionals who are already familiar with the SEND legal framework and want to stay up to date with key developments. Throughout the session, we will highlights important cha...

Our webinar 'Ceasing to maintain an EHC plan - key guidance for if your LA wants to stop an EHC plan' will help you to understand your rights, explain the what the law says, and what you can do next. Topics will include: What the law says about when an LA is allowed to cease (stop) an EHC plan The legal process your LA must follow if it wants to cease your child or y...

Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 Duration: 5.25 hours (09:45 - 15.00, including breaks and Q&A) Format: virtual, via Zoom webinar This one day training is designed specifically for parents, carers and supporting family members of children with special educational needs and disabilities, providing an introduction to SEND law, and empowering attendees to secure the right educat...

Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Duration: 5.5 hours (09:45 - 15.15, including breaks and Q&A) Format: virtual, via Zoom webinar Thanks to a donation from The National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All, we are pleased to offer this training to parents, carers and young people who are unable to access a full cost place at an IPSEA parent/carer training event. Please note, a £...