My Story

For Amelia 🥰

Before starting primary school Amelia was diagnosed with Autism. Although she had a care plan in place and the school were aware of her needs before starting Amelia didn't receive the support she needed at her mainstream school. Unfortunately although all parties soon agreed that Amelia needed specialist provision to support her needs - the local authority could not provide a suitable place for her. The past 2 years have been a constant battle to try and afford Amelia the support she needs all the while attending her school on a reduced timetable with inadequate support and specialist provision. The IPSEA team were so supportive through the appeals process and eventually we were able to find alternative provision for Amelia. She loves her new school and we can't thank IPSEA enough! 

About us

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.