News and Resources
National and local SEND changes: update
Read about some of the upcoming SEND changes locally and nationally including the Schools White Paper, and about what we're doing to make sure we're presenting parent carer voices in our work.
Hospital care for SEND children & young people: Oliver McGowan training
Read a personal account from an ESPCF member about a recent traumatic experience for her autistic 23-year-old son in hospital. We're sharing this to help raise awareness of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and the requirements for health and social care staff in hospitals around caring for autistic people and people with a learning disability.
EHCP audits – your feedback
East Sussex County Council's auditing tool for education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) has been updated and now includes an option for parent carer and young person feedback. Find out what this means, how you will know about it, and let us know what you think.
Our work in schools & nurseries: March 2026 round up
Find out about what has been our busiest term so far for the Autism in Schools and PINS projects. Read about the topics we've covered and the initiatives being put in place by schools.
Government publishes Schools White Paper
The government has published its Schools White Paper, setting out its proposals for reforming the SEND system in England.
CAMHS group: December 2025 headlines
Read the main discussion points from our December meeting of the CAMHS parent carer participation group.