IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice)
Main information
Type of service: Helplines, Family support and information services
Service URL: http://www.ipsea.org.uk
IPSEA offers free and independent advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs including, free advice on LEA's legal duties towards children with SEN, free home visits where necessary, free support and possible representation for those parents appealing to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal and free second opinions on a child's needs and the provision required to meet those needs. The advice line is 0800 018 4016 and is open five days a week. The tribunal support line is 0845 602 9579 and is staffed Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Parent/carer of a child
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
Advice line: 0800 0184016; Tribunal 0845 602 9579