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The children and families minister, Vicky Ford MP, has replied to our joint letter, sent in July this year, in which we call for an inclusive and non-punitive return to school for all SEND children and young people. Our letter was written together with Brighton PaCC, Reaching Families in West Sussex, and the charity Amaze. ... Read more

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

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

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

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

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