Free Support

Our Free Support section is packed with practical tools to help you take action with confidence. You’ll find easy-to-use templates for key legal processes—like requesting an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or initiating Section 19 support when a child is out of education. We also offer guidance on applying for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including how to gather evidence and explain needs clearly. Whether you're just starting out or dealing with a refusal, this section is here to make the legal and benefits process less daunting—and remind you that you're not alone.

Legal Templates

We know that navigating the legal aspects of assessments, re-assessments, and complaints etc can be a daunting task. To make it easier for you, we’ve gathered links to free legal templates from the IPSEA and SOSSEN website, all in one convenient location. These templates are designed to assist parents and carers with a variety of SEND-related issues, from drafting letters for assessments to handling appeals and complaints.

Templates

DLA/PIP

Applying for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can feel overwhelming, especially with recent changes to how PIP is assessed. As a parent or carer, it’s completely normal to feel anxious about getting it right, particularly when the system doesn’t always seem to recognise the full impact of neurodivergence, mental health needs, or invisible disabilities

DLP/PIP