My services provide detailed, bespoke advocacy and drafting support tailored to individual cases.
However, not every situation requires paid support, and I firmly believe parents should have access to clear, reliable information about their legal rights.
Below are trusted organisations, government guidance and practical resources that may help you access information independently before deciding whether you need personalised advocacy support.
Where appropriate, I will always encourage families to make use of free, high-quality guidance available nationally.
If you are seeking clear, legally accurate information about SEND law in England, IPSEA is an excellent starting point.
IPSEA provides detailed guidance on:
• Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments
• Refusal to Assess and Refusal to Issue appeals
• EHCP content appeals
• Tribunal processes and timelines
• Template letters
• Parents’ legal rights under the Children and Families Act 2014
Their website is comprehensive and legally robust. I regularly recommend parents review IPSEA’s guidance alongside any advocacy support they receive, as it provides a strong foundation for understanding the legal framework.
IPSEA also offers SEND Law training for parents who would like a more in-depth understanding of how the law operates in practice. This can be particularly helpful for those wishing to self-advocate or feel more confident navigating the process independently.
In addition to IPSEA, the following organisations provide free SEND information and support:
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service)
Every local authority must provide a SENDIASS service offering free, impartial advice to parents and young people.
Provides free advice, workshops and practical guidance for families navigating SEND processes.
A national charity supporting families of disabled children, offering information, resources and peer support.
These organisations may be particularly helpful for general queries, early-stage concerns or where parents would prefer to access free advice services.
Official government information about the First-Tier Tribunal (SEND), including procedures and how to submit an appeal.
Statutory guidance on Local Authority duties regarding transport for children of compulsory school age, including eligibility criteria and SEND considerations.
For legally grounded interpretation of transport duties, rights and appeals, IPSEA’s SEND law resources on transport may also be helpful.
IPSEA provides a wide range of excellent template letters and guidance, which I would always encourage parents to explore first.
The templates below have been created in response to scenarios I regularly see within my local authority area. While they reflect patterns and delays particularly relevant locally, they are likely to be applicable to many other authorities across England facing similar issues.
These templates are designed to empower parents to raise concerns directly without needing to purchase a drafting service.
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