(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

14 May 2025 On Tuesday 13 May, our Senior Solicitor, Georgina Downard, gave evidence to the House of Commons Education Select Committee, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to make the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system work for children and young people. The evidence session formed part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into ‘Solving the ...

3 July 2026 Families are now seeing SEND Tribunal hearing dates up to 18 months away. That’s an awfully long time when your child is in crisis or without a suitable placement. It also means more annual reviews are taking place during the course of an appeal. Quick recap – all EHC plans must be reviewed at least every 12 months, from the date the plan is first issued ...

Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 Duration: 5.25 hours (09:45 - 15.00, including breaks and Q&A) Format: virtual, via Zoom webinar This training is suitable for parents and carers currently going through the following appeals processes: Appeals against the contents of an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan Appeals against the school named in the EHC plan This training cover...

6 July 2026 The public consultation phase is over and now we await the new SEND legislation that the King’s Speech confirmed will be coming in the current session of Parliament. Education ministers say they are using the consultation responses they have received to shape the detail of the planned reforms. Many organisations have published their response to the Government&...