Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Information Hub
Helping children, young people, parents and carers make informed decisions
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SEND and AP Change Programme
The government published the SEND and AP (Alternative Provision) Improvement Plan. This was following the outcome of the SEND review. The aim of the plan was to create a more inclusive society for children and young people with SEND, and those who use AP.
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We have created a short video that explains what you can find on the East Sussex Local Offer:
This Website Is Ready for You to Test
This is the new East Sussex Local Offer. We have launched a test version of it in November 2021 and are inviting residents of East Sussex to help us refine it. The final version will be launched in January 2022.
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Most Visited Pages
These are the most visited pages on the East Sussex Local Offer. You can also use the search function at the top of each page to find what you are looking for.
Does My Child Have SEND?
All children are unique and develop differently. It is normal for parents and carers to be concerned that their child is falling behind in a particular area, or that their child does things differently to other children. Sometimes this will resolve itself and sometimes this can impact a child and their education.
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The video below was made by the Department for Education to explain the Local Offer.
A child or young person has special educational needs (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for him or her.
The Government’ s SEND code of practice
East Sussex Local Offer Services
We list a wide range of services, both online and throughout East Sussex, on the 1Space directory. You will find help, guidance, activities and support for children and young people with SEND and their families and carers.
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