Learning in schools

This section of our website is currently being
re-developed. For now, please contact our helpline, or email us with your request.

Contact us

Phone: 01273 481172
Text: 07797 870320
Email: parentlink@eastsussex.gov.uk

Helpline open weekdays 9.30am to 3pm including school holidays.

Sometimes the Helpline is very busy and you may have to leave a message. We will call you back by the next working day.

Help sheets

Please phone or email us for helpsheets and practical checklists on the following subjects:

Special Educational Needs (including School Action, School Action Plus and statements)
Checklist- Individual Education Plans (IEP) review meeting
Checklist- Proposed Statement
School Admissions and SEN and Checklist- Choosing a school for your child with SEN
Transition to Adulthood
Sorting out SEN Disagreements
Interactive helphseets about ADHD and autism in school.

Advisory Centre for Education provides a range of online booklets for parents www.ace-ed.org.uk

We can search our database for services and organisations to meet your particular needs. We have information on childcare, family support, holiday activities, leisure, clubs and much more. We can help you find services which are accessible for children with special needs.

Independent Parent Support

We can give practical help with forms, meetings, talking to others about your child; and sorting out problems. We can also put you in touch with other independent organisations who can give you advice.

Do you have additional needs?