ONLINE & IN-HOUSE TRAINING COURSES

Welcome to our IPSEA short course: 'Ceasing to maintain an EHC plan' The course content will take around 40 minutes to work through, and includes videos, interactive quizzes and downloadable resources. It's important to complete all sections to ensure you get the most out of this course. The aim of this course is to set out some of the key information about cease to maintain decisions made by local authorities regarding Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. This is when a local authority decides to take away a child or young person’s EHC plan. This course will provide background for those who are unfamiliar with this area of law or refresh and cement your understanding if you are familiar with it.  The learning outcomes for this course are: To understand some of the duties of local authorities in relation to cease to maintain decisions and what happens if a parent, carer or young person chooses to appeal this decision To understand the legal process local authorities must follow when deciding to cease to maintain an EHC plan and the limited times that a local authority can lawfully make this decision To understand a parent, carer or young person’s rights when the local authority makes the decision to cease to maintain a plan Read more

Welcome to our IPSEA short course: 'Exclusion from school' The course content will take around 40 minutes to work through, and includes videos, interactive quizzes and downloadable resources. It's important to complete all sections to ensure you get the most out of this course. The learning outcomes for this course are: To understand the duties of schools and local authorities in relation to exclusions To understand the duties of schools and local authorities in relation to arranging education for pupils who are excluded​ To understand the power of a school to direct pupils off-site to improve their behaviour​ To learn more about what happens after a pupil is excluded – including how to ensure their SEN are properly understood and supported​ To know where to find the rules relating to exclusion in other settings e.g. independent schools Read more

Overview and purpose This modular online course looks in detail at the scope of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. It is aimed at professionals supporting and advising parents or parents themselves who wish to gain a greater knowledge. Summary The course is in 10 sequential modules All modules must be undertaken to complete the course The pass mark is 75%, on successful completion you will receive a certificate which details your proficiency in each module Learners do not get an index of wrong or right answers. If you score lower in particular modules you can refer to the resources to refresh your learning If you fail the pass mark you are given one more opportunity to complete the course. Audience This course aimed at professionals advising and supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND including: Teachers, School Governors, SENCOs, Learning Support Assistants and advisory professionals although it would also be suitable for parents who have completed the Foundation Level online learning and wished to increase their knowledge of this area of law.  It is not necessary to have prior knowledge of SEN law in order to take this online course.   Course delivery and cost This is an online course. Each module takes approximately three hours to complete and you have six months to complete the course. The course costs: £350 for individuals local parent groups and charities with an income of less than £200k £500 for schools and  charities with an income over £200k £700 for private and public sector organisations independent consultants If you are purchasing this course in bulk, discounts may apply. Why choose IPSEA IPSEA are experts in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. We have been providing advice and advocacy to parents for over 40 years; from the first stages of advice right through to tribunal and higher level appeals. We pride ourselves on the level of expertise we offer; even barristers undertake our training. We are in a unique position having the history, scope and knowledge in our field.   Read more

Overview and purpose This modular online course looks in detail at the scope of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. It is more in-depth than the Foundation Level and covers additional material. It is aimed at professionals supporting and advising parents or parents themselves who wish to gain a greater knowledge. Summary The course is in 10 sequential modules All modules must be undertaken to complete the course The pass mark is 75%, on successful completion you will receive a certificate which details your proficiency in each module Learners do not get an index of wrong or right answers. If you score lower in particular modules you can refer to the resources to refresh your learning If you fail the pass mark you are given one more opportunity to complete the course. This enrolment includes your sign up for our Legal Updates subscription. Your details will be added to our subscription list by our team for your termly updates on the latest developments in SEND Law for twelve months. Audience This course aimed at professionals advising and supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND including: Teachers, School Governors, SENCOs, Learning Support Assistants and advisory professionals although it would also be suitable for parents who have completed the Foundation Level online learning and wished to increase their knowledge of this area of law.  It is not necessary to have prior knowledge of SEN law in order to take this online course.   Course delivery and cost This is an online course. Each module takes approximately three hours to complete and you have six months to complete the course. The course costs: £350 for individuals local parent groups and charities with an income of less than £200k £500 for schools and  charities with an income over £200k £700 for private and public sector organisations independent consultants If you are purchasing this course in bulk, discounts may apply. Why choose IPSEA IPSEA are experts in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. We have been providing advice and advocacy to parents for over 30 years; from the first stages of advice right through to tribunal and higher level appeals. We are involved in over 5000 consultations a year and support over 400 appeals to Tribunal. Unlike solicitors or barristers we see the breadth and depth of all legal issues and take on cases from beginning to end. Many of our staff are legally trained and some of our courses are accredited with the Bar Standards Board. We pride ourselves on the level of expertise we offer; even barristers undertake our training. We are in a unique position having the history, scope and knowledge in our field.   Read more

Overview and purpose This modular online course looks in detail at the scope of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. It is more in-depth than the Foundation Level and covers additional material. It is aimed at professionals supporting and advising parents or parents themselves who wish to gain a greater knowledge. Summary The course is in 10 sequential modules All modules must be undertaken to complete the course The pass mark is 75%, on successful completion you will receive a certificate which details your proficiency in each module Learners do not get an index of wrong or right answers. If you score lower in particular modules you can refer to the resources to refresh your learning If you fail the pass mark you are given one more opportunity to complete the course. This enrolment includes your sign up for our Legal Updates subscription. Your details will be added to our subscription list by our team for your termly updates on the latest developments in SEND Law for twelve months. Audience This course aimed at professionals advising and supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND including: Teachers, School Governors, SENCOs, Learning Support Assistants and advisory professionals although it would also be suitable for parents who have completed the Foundation Level online learning and wished to increase their knowledge of this area of law.  It is not necessary to have prior knowledge of SEN law in order to take this online course.   Course delivery and cost This is an online course. Each module takes approximately three hours to complete and you have six months to complete the course. The course costs: £350 for individuals local parent groups and charities with an income of less than £200k £500 for schools and  charities with an income over £200k £700 for private and public sector organisations independent consultants If you are purchasing this course in bulk, discounts may apply. Why choose IPSEA IPSEA are experts in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. We have been providing advice and advocacy to parents for over 30 years; from the first stages of advice right through to tribunal and higher level appeals. We are involved in over 5000 consultations a year and support over 400 appeals to Tribunal. Unlike solicitors or barristers we see the breadth and depth of all legal issues and take on cases from beginning to end. Many of our staff are legally trained and some of our courses are accredited with the Bar Standards Board. We pride ourselves on the level of expertise we offer; even barristers undertake our training. We are in a unique position having the history, scope and knowledge in our field.   Read more

Overview and purpose This modular online course looks in detail at the scope of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. It is more in-depth than the Foundation Level and covers additional material. It is aimed at professionals supporting and advising parents or parents themselves who wish to gain a greater knowledge. Summary The course is in 10 sequential modules All modules must be undertaken to complete the course The pass mark is 75%, on successful completion you will receive a certificate which details your proficiency in each module Learners do not get an index of wrong or right answers. If you score lower in particular modules you can refer to the resources to refresh your learning If you fail the pass mark you are given one more opportunity to complete the course. Audience This course aimed at professionals advising and supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND including: Teachers, School Governors, SENCOs, Learning Support Assistants and advisory professionals although it would also be suitable for parents who have completed the Foundation Level online learning and wished to increase their knowledge of this area of law.  It is not necessary to have prior knowledge of SEN law in order to take this online course.   Course delivery and cost This is an online course. Each module takes approximately three hours to complete and you have six months to complete the course. The course costs: £350 for individuals local parent groups and charities with an income of less than £200k £500 for schools and  charities with an income over £200k £700 for private and public sector organisations independent consultants If you are purchasing this course in bulk, discounts may apply. Why choose IPSEA IPSEA are experts in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. We have been providing advice and advocacy to parents for over 30 years; from the first stages of advice right through to tribunal and higher level appeals. We are involved in over 5000 consultations a year and support over 400 appeals to Tribunal. Unlike solicitors or barristers we see the breadth and depth of all legal issues and take on cases from beginning to end. Many of our staff are legally trained and some of our courses are accredited with the Bar Standards Board. We pride ourselves on the level of expertise we offer; even barristers undertake our training. We are in a unique position having the history, scope and knowledge in our field.   Read more