IPSEA's trained volunteers give free, legally based independent advice and support in England to help get the right education for children and young people with SEN/disability. We also provide a wide range of SEN training for Parents, School Staff, Parent Forums, Support Groups, Local Authority SEN teams, Parent Partnership Schemes, School Governors and other groups / organisations.

Independent Parental Special Education Advice (known as IPSEA) is a registered charity (number 327691). IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. IPSEA gives advice and support on:

• Local Authorities’ legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs
• Exclusions of children with special needs/disabilities
• Action/inaction by Local Authorities and/or schools which discriminate against children and young people with disabilities.