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This time of year can bring mixed emotions. For those children and young people happily returning to school or college, it can be an exciting time; for those unable to attend, it might be stressful and upsetting. We’re thinking of you all, we’re here if you need us, and if you’d like to find out about what we’re currently working on, have a read.

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Many East Sussex parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will remember completing a survey earlier this year which asked about your family’s views and experiences of SEND services in East Sussex. This parent carer survey fed into the SEND Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA). This looks … Read more

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SEND families may find it useful to read the letter from Vicky Ford MP, Children and Families Minister, published on 2 September 2020, which outlines support for children and young people with SEND returning to school. The sections on behaviour policies and risk assessments may be of particular interest. Download the letter to SEND families

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For SEND families, there are lots of factors to take into account ahead of schools fully reopening in September, and we know many of you may not feel ready yet. A big concern is around whether the right support will be in place for your child or young person. ESPCF has been working hard to … Read more

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ESPCF and a group of local charities and parent carer forums are writing collectively to ask that they give, and/or actively encourage school leaders and decision makers, both locally and in government to give, all children and young people the best possible welcome back to school in September, with a clear focus on the needs … Read more

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We are delighted to announce that Holly Riley-Saxby will be the new East Sussex Parent Carer Forum (ESPCF) chair. Holly will lead the forum through its next phase (July to December 2020), working to ensure that it delivers on its vision, mission, and values, while championing co-production of services with parent carers of children and … Read more

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Following feedback from parent carers, we have produced a factsheet to help explain the risk assessment process: what it is, what happens, and how to ensure you are properly involved. ESPCF Risk Assessment Factsheet

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This is an extremely challenging time for families and we recognise that trying to find the specific information you need can feel overwhelming. As a result of feedback we have received from you, we have created one resource document which is clearly labelled according to different needs, for example challenging behaviour, sensory issues, communication, and … Read more

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We want to hear from you directly about the challenges you and your family are facing during the coronavirus pandemic. We are committed to providing a two-way street for feedback between parent carers and the services you use, including education, health and social care. We will collate your queries and concerns to feed into our … Read more