SEND guidance and support services

Find out the legal definition of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and what having SEND may mean for your child.

Find out who to contact if you think your child may need additional support.

The social care occupational therapy service aims to enhance children's abilities and independence at home.

Read or download our SEN guide for families.

Visit GOV.UK to read a guide on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).

Find out who can provide support and care for children and young people with SEND, and how health professionals can help.

Give us your feedback to help us improve the support and services we offer for children, young people and families.

Information and advice for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD.

The Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS) provide specialist support services for children with disabilities and their families and can work with children and young people from 0 to 24 years old.

Find out more about the Parent Carers' Council (PaCC), including how to join.

Get advice and information about courses and groups for parent carers in Brighton & Hove.

Find out more about counselling service for parents of children with complex needs.

Supporting families with disabled children and young people in Sussex with any diagnosis, or no diagnosis at all.

Find the contact details for our Special Educational Needs team

Contact the School Admission Team to tell us if you plan to move, or have already moved home.

Find your local council so you can tell them you are moving in to or out of the area.

Find the contact details for our Special Educational Needs team

Find your local council so you can tell them you are moving in to or out of the area.

Find out more about the Local Offer across East Sussex

Find out more about the Local Offer across West Sussex