Today, we launch the @SaveOurChildrensRights campaign.
It’s been widely reported that the government is considering SEND reforms that could remove EHC plans and weaken children’s legal rights.
We cannot let that happen.
We’ve joined with @special_needs_jungle , @sosspecialeducationalneeds , SEND National Crisis, SEND Rights Alliance and @learningdisabilitytoday to defend the legal rights of children and young people with SEND.
The law isn’t the problem - failure to follow it is.
Read our open letter in @guardian today. Join the campaign.
[Image description: A young boy holds a sign that reads: “Because of my legal rights… I can type so I can talk to you”. To the left of the image is a text box that says:
“Children’s legal rights are under threat. Join the Save Our Children’s Rights campaign to protect the law for children and young people with SEND.”]
#SaveOurChildrensRights #DefendSEND #SENDcrisis
We’ve had a lot of new followers this week (hello and thank you!), so we wanted to reintroduce IPSEA and explain what we do.
We're a national charity helping children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are legally entitled to.
➡️ Swipe through to find out more about how we support families across England - from our free legal guides and helplines, to our training and policy work.
Visit our website, .uk, to learn more.
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#SEND #sensupport #specialeducation #SENDcommunity #SENDparents #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities #specialeducationalneeds #SENDInstagram #SENDcrisis #education #EHCplan
The Government consultation on SEND reform closes TODAY 18 May, and it is vital that as many people as possible respond before the deadline.
IPSEA has submitted its response to the consultation - our key ask is that children and young people’s enforceable legal rights to special educational provision are not replaced with unenforceable aspirations.
You can find out more details about our response on our website in the 'latest news' section.
Find out how you can respond by clicking 'Schools White Paper - what you need to know' via the link in our bio 🔗
[Image description: A blue background with white text written over the top. Text says 'Have you responded to the SEND reform consultation? The deadline to respond is TODAY. .uk']
#SEND #SEN #SENDcrisis #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
Our webinar 'Understanding home to school/college transport' is now available to view on our website.
It will explain the law and guidance regarding home to school or college transport, including:
🔷 Where to find the law and guidance regarding home-to-school transport
🔶 Who is eligible for home-to-school transport
🔷 The different entitlement for children and young people of different ages
🔶 Key points from the latest guidance
🔷 Where to find further support and challenge decisions
Watch now via the link in our bio 🔗
[Image description: A blue background with white text written over the top. Text says 'Webinar: understanding home to school/college transport. Watch on our website. .uk']
#SEND #SEN #webinar #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
We would like to wish the best of luck to our five runners taking on the Hackney Half Marathon on Sunday 17 May! 🏃➡️
A huge thank you for all the training and fundraising they have completed to raise money for IPSEA.
Feeling inspired? Check out events you can get involved in by selecting 'fundraise for us' via the link in our bio 🔗
[Image description: An image of people running with a blue overlay on top. In an orange box, white text says 'GOOD LUCK from all of us at IPSEA' with an image of the Hackney Half Marathon 2026 logo.]
#fundraising #SEN #SENDcommunity #HackneyHalf2026
The government consultation on SEND reform closes on Monday 18 May, and it is vital that they hear from as many people as possible.
Whether you are a parent, carer, young person, teacher, therapist, professional or member of the wider community - your voice matters.
These proposals will affect children and young people in every family, every school and every classroom across the country.
At IPSEA, we are calling for:
🔷 Enforceable legal rights to be protected
🔶 Support to remain personalised and based on an assessment of a child or young person’s individual needs
🔷 Real and effective accountability within the SEND system
Find out how you can respond: .uk/respond-to-the-consultation/
[Reel description: a video of Madeleine Cassidy, Chief Executive of IPSEA, speaking at the National Demonstration at Parliament Square in London on 9 May 2026]
#SEND #SENDcrisis #SEN #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
We have launched our new strategy 'Empowering families, protecting rights, securing education' for 2026 - 2030 which details how we will strengthen our work to ensure that children and young people with SEND get the education they are entitled to by law.
Our strategy has launched at a critical time whereby the proposed reforms of the SEND system risk weakening the legal protections that children and young people rely on.
You can read our full strategy on our website via the link in our bio 🔗
[Image description: An image of children running in a school playground with a blue overlay over the top. An image of the front cover of the IPSEA Strategy 'Empowering families, protecting rights, securing education. Our strategy 2026 - 2030'.]
#SEND #SEN #SENDcommunity #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
We are very grateful to The Steven Bloch Image of Disability Charitable Trust for their grant towards our free legal advice, information and Tribunal support, helping children and young people with SEND get the education they are legally entitled to.
[Image description: an image of children sat at a desk in a classroom writing. A blue box is in the middle of the image with the text 'Thank you for your support']
#SEND #SEN #SENDcommunity #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
As part of the King’s Speech today, we note the reference to forthcoming legislation relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
At IPSEA, we are clear that any legislative changes must strengthen, and not weaken, the existing legal framework that protects children and families.
Children and young people with SEND must continue to have enforceable rights to access provision that meets their individual needs.
[Image description: A blue background with white text written over the top. Text says 'A Bill will be brought forward to raise standards in schools and introduce generational reforms of the special educational system. ~ King's Speech, 13 May 2026']
#SENDcommunity #SEN #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
A new report from the @disabledchildrenspartnership and @kidscharityuk shows that only 28% of disabled young people say they are getting the right support at school or college.
Every child and young person is legally entitled to an education which meets their individual needs. The report highlights the consequences when the right support is not delivered, including missing out on learning, friendships and a sense of belonging.
At IPSEA, we will continue to work with families to understand the law and enforce accountability within the system.
📖 Read the full report, ‘How to Help Me Learn and Thrive’: .uk/young-peoples-report
[Image description: A blue background with white writing over the top. Text says 'New report: How to help me learn and thrive. Read the full report'.]
#SEND #SEN #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
IPSEA Chief Executive, Madeleine Cassidy, spoke powerfully at the @saveourchildrensrights #SaveSENDLegalRights national demonstration in Parliament Square on Saturday.
For over 40 years, IPSEA has supported families in securing the right education for their children. The existing legal framework protecting children and young people with SEND is already strong and comprehensive - the problem is that it is not always properly implemented.
Right now, families still have enforceable legal rights when support is not delivered. We cannot afford to lose them.
We are urging everyone to respond to the consultation to protect the rights of children and young people with SEND.
Find out how you can respond on .uk/.
[Reel description: A clip of IPSEA Chief Executive, Madeleine Cassidy, speaking at the Save Our Children's Rights National Demonstration on 9 May at Parliament Square]
#SEND #SEN #SENDcrisis #SaveOurChildrensRights #SENDcommunity
Did you join us for the @saveourchildrensrights national demonstration on Saturday?
Here are just a few photos from the London #SaveSENDLegalRights demonstration, where hundreds of families, children, young people and supporters came together to show how vital SEND legal rights are.
If you couldn't attend, but would still like to support the campaign, you can:
➡️ Write to your MP
➡️ Respond to the consultation by 18 May
➡️ Sign the petition
You can find out details on .uk.
📷️ A huge thank you to @fortyfourframes for some of these images.
[Image descriptions: A collection of images displaying the crowd and signs at the Save Our Children's Rights National Demonstration in London on Saturday 9 May 2026.]
#SEND #SENDcommunity #SENDcrisis #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities
![Today, we launch the @SaveOurChildrensRights campaign.It’s been widely reported that the government is considering SEND reforms that could remove EHC plans and weaken children’s legal rights.We cannot let that happen.We’ve joined with @special_needs_jungle, @sosspecialeducationalneeds, SEND National Crisis, SEND Rights Alliance and @learningdisabilitytoday to defend the legal rights of children and young people with SEND.The law isn’t the problem - failure to follow it is.Read our open letter in @guardian today. Join the campaign.[Image description: A young boy holds a sign that reads: “Because of my legal rights… I can type so I can talk to you”. To the left of the image is a text box that says:“Children’s legal rights are under threat. Join the Save Our Children’s Rights campaign to protect the law for children and young people with SEND.”]#SaveOurChildrensRights #DefendSEND #SENDcrisis](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6714593635231821321061_0_3b9582dc34e69a61dd3e3e204322b6e4.jpg?o=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&h=46b42afe0c128e8e1597a931fa6fe6ec)
![We’ve had a lot of new followers this week (hello and thank you!), so we wanted to reintroduce IPSEA and explain what we do.We're a national charity helping children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are legally entitled to. ️ Swipe through to find out more about how we support families across England - from our free legal guides and helplines, to our training and policy work.Visit our website, .uk, to learn more.[Image descriptions in alt text]#SEND #sensupport #specialeducation #SENDcommunity #SENDparents #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities #specialeducationalneeds #SENDInstagram #SENDcrisis #education #EHCplan](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6724436873534821407023_0_73e38749ee217503cdc9034e64fea1e5.jpg?o=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&h=49b042c0d4257f694b5a3ee6cce9e3a3)
![The Government consultation on SEND reform closes TODAY 18 May, and it is vital that as many people as possible respond before the deadline.IPSEA has submitted its response to the consultation - our key ask is that children and young people’s enforceable legal rights to special educational provision are not replaced with unenforceable aspirations.You can find out more details about our response on our website in the 'latest news' section.Find out how you can respond by clicking 'Schools White Paper - what you need to know' via the link in our bio [Image description: A blue background with white text written over the top. Text says 'Have you responded to the SEND reform consultation? The deadline to respond is TODAY. .uk']#SEND #SEN #SENDcrisis #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727311857237141533753_0_83d41aaaf6c7bcad5b53cc774c9e5b02.jpg?o=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&h=2338ec2dc49d09884cf8e43b8ce81e55)
![Our webinar 'Understanding home to school/college transport' is now available to view on our website.It will explain the law and guidance regarding home to school or college transport, including: Where to find the law and guidance regarding home-to-school transport Who is eligible for home-to-school transport The different entitlement for children and young people of different ages Key points from the latest guidance Where to find further support and challenge decisionsWatch now via the link in our bio [Image description: A blue background with white text written over the top. Text says 'Webinar: understanding home to school/college transport. Watch on our website. .uk']#SEND #SEN #webinar #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727317253167167483315_0_b81988f10140b9dccb83495279e55085.jpg?o=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&h=a94f01f49ef7a9d71400d1b0311edeb0)
![We would like to wish the best of luck to our five runners taking on the Hackney Half Marathon on Sunday 17 May! ️A huge thank you for all the training and fundraising they have completed to raise money for IPSEA.Feeling inspired? Check out events you can get involved in by selecting 'fundraise for us' via the link in our bio [Image description: An image of people running with a blue overlay on top. In an orange box, white text says 'GOOD LUCK from all of us at IPSEA' with an image of the Hackney Half Marathon 2026 logo.]#fundraising #SEN #SENDcommunity #HackneyHalf2026](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727723543583568302373_0_a5707626fe86774e46cd917e2a2e71bb.jpg?o=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&h=791d8607e598f6a8b61c1db928e0ff42)
![The government consultation on SEND reform closes on Monday 18 May, and it is vital that they hear from as many people as possible.Whether you are a parent, carer, young person, teacher, therapist, professional or member of the wider community - your voice matters.These proposals will affect children and young people in every family, every school and every classroom across the country.At IPSEA, we are calling for: Enforceable legal rights to be protected Support to remain personalised and based on an assessment of a child or young person’s individual needs Real and effective accountability within the SEND systemFind out how you can respond: .uk/respond-to-the-consultation/[Reel description: a video of Madeleine Cassidy, Chief Executive of IPSEA, speaking at the National Demonstration at Parliament Square in London on 9 May 2026]#SEND #SENDcrisis #SEN #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727392219312573511637_0_5d24513f383cdf3f20fcc022d51f560e.jpg?o=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&h=5925d6bbf4090d0e20606970009e2f4b)
![We have launched our new strategy 'Empowering families, protecting rights, securing education' for 2026 - 2030 which details how we will strengthen our work to ensure that children and young people with SEND get the education they are entitled to by law.Our strategy has launched at a critical time whereby the proposed reforms of the SEND system risk weakening the legal protections that children and young people rely on.You can read our full strategy on our website via the link in our bio [Image description: An image of children running in a school playground with a blue overlay over the top. An image of the front cover of the IPSEA Strategy 'Empowering families, protecting rights, securing education. Our strategy 2026 - 2030'.]#SEND #SEN #SENDcommunity #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727471518724434322873_0_6f5e6272f0e6160b36a12cba19d9a44a.jpg?o=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&h=1064b30a18cc6195979d8d685727cf73)
![We are very grateful to The Steven Bloch Image of Disability Charitable Trust for their grant towards our free legal advice, information and Tribunal support, helping children and young people with SEND get the education they are legally entitled to.[Image description: an image of children sat at a desk in a classroom writing. A blue box is in the middle of the image with the text 'Thank you for your support']#SEND #SEN #SENDcommunity #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727663269441845361732_0_88bcd1bc29a93822e4d0cf65c48e9978.jpg?o=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&h=8c81b1ca246609a2f3820c1a2068a02e)
![As part of the King’s Speech today, we note the reference to forthcoming legislation relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).At IPSEA, we are clear that any legislative changes must strengthen, and not weaken, the existing legal framework that protects children and families.Children and young people with SEND must continue to have enforceable rights to access provision that meets their individual needs.[Image description: A blue background with white text written over the top. Text says 'A Bill will be brought forward to raise standards in schools and introduce generational reforms of the special educational system. ~ King's Speech, 13 May 2026']#SENDcommunity #SEN #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727297069585738164752_0_2b34d3a3648dc4bae82ec287efb0ad63.jpg?o=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&h=cb31be98a11ec6c3a22baa8ada2b2f0b)
![A new report from the @disabledchildrenspartnership and @kidscharityuk shows that only 28% of disabled young people say they are getting the right support at school or college.Every child and young person is legally entitled to an education which meets their individual needs. The report highlights the consequences when the right support is not delivered, including missing out on learning, friendships and a sense of belonging.At IPSEA, we will continue to work with families to understand the law and enforce accountability within the system. Read the full report, ‘How to Help Me Learn and Thrive’: .uk/young-peoples-report[Image description: A blue background with white writing over the top. Text says 'New report: How to help me learn and thrive. Read the full report'.]#SEND #SEN #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727645652362767353044_0_90d16674fe907db914cb82dc9d1039b8.jpg?o=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&h=76660b999e41bf19246e03c50694d8bb)
![IPSEA Chief Executive, Madeleine Cassidy, spoke powerfully at the @saveourchildrensrights #SaveSENDLegalRights national demonstration in Parliament Square on Saturday.For over 40 years, IPSEA has supported families in securing the right education for their children. The existing legal framework protecting children and young people with SEND is already strong and comprehensive - the problem is that it is not always properly implemented.Right now, families still have enforceable legal rights when support is not delivered. We cannot afford to lose them.We are urging everyone to respond to the consultation to protect the rights of children and young people with SEND.Find out how you can respond on .uk/.[Reel description: A clip of IPSEA Chief Executive, Madeleine Cassidy, speaking at the Save Our Children's Rights National Demonstration on 9 May at Parliament Square]#SEND #SEN #SENDcrisis #SaveOurChildrensRights #SENDcommunity](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727221453334368351015_0_1be44677e4bb54a870125cba55ab8f00.jpg?o=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&h=e95a529b5efce398233c631dabf200df)
![Did you join us for the @saveourchildrensrights national demonstration on Saturday?Here are just a few photos from the London #SaveSENDLegalRights demonstration, where hundreds of families, children, young people and supporters came together to show how vital SEND legal rights are.If you couldn't attend, but would still like to support the campaign, you can: ️ Write to your MP ️ Respond to the consultation by 18 May ️ Sign the petitionYou can find out details on .uk. ️ A huge thank you to @fortyfourframes for some of these images.[Image descriptions: A collection of images displaying the crowd and signs at the Save Our Children's Rights National Demonstration in London on Saturday 9 May 2026.]#SEND #SENDcommunity #SENDcrisis #specialeducationalneedsanddisabilities](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727523813155149687252_0_a0e39746ed6ba950dbc838ada6cd81fa.jpg?o=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&h=3f8f6824c394f028c6c877e8c9000d89)
