News and Resources
Preparing for Ofsted and CQC area SEND inspection
We expect that East Sussex County Council will soon receive an area SEND inspection from Ofsted and the CQC (Care Quality Commission) under the new framework which started in January this year. Read about what happens during an inspection and how families can share their views.
Dyslexia diagnosis
ESPCF received feedback from parent carers asking for clarity about whether or not the local authority diagnoses dyslexia. Click to read what ISEND said and let us know your views.
CAMHS parent carer sessions
Parent carers in East Sussex met with CAMHS participation workers to discuss experiences of the system and ideas for positive change. Read our summary of the sessions.
Government SEND Improvement Plan
The government's SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) and alternative provision improvement plan has been published. Read our initial thoughts.
ESPCF visit to MRI suite at Eastbourne hospital
Read parent carer feedback about improving the experience of MRI appointments for SEND families.
ESPCF publishes keyworker service report
Read our recommendations which are based on feedback from East Sussex families to help inform the NHS keyworker service