Amaze SEND Noticeboard

08/03/2026

Have you completed the Sussex Parent Carer Forum Collaborative Engagement Survey yet?

Pacc, East Sussex Parent Carer Forum - ESPCF and West Sussex Parent Carer Forum need your input:

"Big changes are happening across Sussex and nationally that affect education, health and wider support for children and young people with SEND and their families. These include changes to local councils, the NHS, and national SEND policy. We know these changes can feel confusing, uncertain, and sometimes worrying."

Please complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vLNOM-38Uky3cMU_3g-NZtlAXpmotVNJsoHQQlfELy1UM0ZSS1FFMzU0QzdVR0NLQ0JEWUJXTTc5VC4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawQToHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKeExRaUZHQXgwOUNTcWxUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuRT8tNVRtykuriRj3rhdOKJxrMYD8rigaqQ4tXCNsSV5E_8q6F95NfxCpkS_aem_-grbnF__D0R3UBtvNjQxIA

04/03/2026

Did you know that East Sussex Family Hubs have a free helpline for families across the county to get support and guidance, whether you are a parent, grandparent or a caregiver?

The advice line can help with anything that affects family life from parenting a teenager, getting a baby to sleep, supporting children with SEND or concerns about housing, debt, employment, or substance misuse. Whatever the issue, the team will be able to point you in the right direction.

Contact the Family Advice Line on 01323 464655. It’s open from 8.30am to 5pm on weekdays (closes 4.30pm on Fridays).

Or find out more on the Family Hubs website: https://familyhubs.eastsussex.gov.uk/about/family-advice

03/03/2026

New after Easter: Parable Dance Juniors - starts 22 April:

Inclusive dance classes for children and adults with disabilities / SEND in Brighton and Worthing. Fun, creative weekly sessions led by our award-winning team, supporting confidence, wellbeing and social connection in fully accessible spaces.

03/03/2026

Pacc's online event is this Thursday evening your chance to discuss SEND changes, including the SEND White Paper, that will have an impact on you and your family:

This is our online event to take questions and thoughts and share them directly with the Local authority and NHS Sussex. It's Thursday 5th March, 6.30pm-8.30pm.

Read more and book your free place: https://paccbrighton.org.uk/events/making-sense-of-change-online-event/

Big changes are happening across Sussex and nationally that affect education, health and wider support for children and young people with SEND and their families. These include changes to local councils, the NHS, and national SEND policy. We know these changes can feel confusing, uncertain, and sometimes worrying. Please fill out the Sussex Parent Carer Forum Collaborative Engagement Survey, if you can: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vLNOM-38Uky3cMU_3g-NZtlAXpmotVNJsoHQQlfELy1UM0ZSS1FFMzU0QzdVR0NLQ0JEWUJXTTc5VC4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawQToHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKeExRaUZHQXgwOUNTcWxUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuRT8tNVRtykuriRj3rhdOKJxrMYD8rigaqQ4tXCNsSV5E_8q6F95NfxCpkS_aem_-grbnF__D0R3UBtvNjQxIA

02/03/2026

A podcast that might be of interest - Neuroshambles is run by a father who attends the Amaze Dads Group.

In this episode, Mark joined by Terry Lloyd for an honest, insightful and humorous chat about what it feels like to parent neurodivergent kids from a dad’s perspective. They even mention the Dads Group!

Do give it a listen:

Mark Allen is joined by Terry Lloyd for an honest, insightful and humorous chat about what it feels like to parent neurodivergent kids from a dad’s perspective....

26/02/2026

What’s changing for SEND families – locally and nationally?

Local government and the NHS are going though some big changes, and PaCC want to help you understand what this could mean for you and your family.

This is Pacc's online event to take questions and thoughts and share them directly with the Local authority and NHS Sussex. It's Thursday 5th March, 6.30pm-8.30pm.

Read more and book your free place:

5th March 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - This online event will be via Microsoft Teams. More info to follow, including how to register for the event What’s changing for SEND families – locally and nationally? Local government and the NHS are going though some big changes, and we want to help you und...

26/02/2026

The Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN) is on Facebook!

About them:
Under the Children and Families Act 2014, it’s a legal requirement that all local authorities provide disabled children, young people, and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – along with their parents – access to free, impartial Information, Advice and Support (IAS) services.

The IASSN is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) to support this vital work.

You can learn more about who they are and what they do, here: https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us

Follow their page for information on their work, celebrating and promoting IAS services, providing guidance, best practice tips, and much more...

We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.

25/02/2026

Last year in East Sussex, 10% of reported hate crimes were against people with a disability. East Sussex County Council has worked with adults with learning disabilities to create a new video to raise awareness of the discriminatory abuse learning disabled people face.

The video aims to help people recognise discriminatory abuse, speak up, and report it.

Discriminating against people because of their disability is not OK - in fact, it may count as discriminatory abuse and/or a hate crime. We've worked with In...

24/02/2026

Did you attend the Amaze family fun day in February half term? If you did, we would appreciate your feedback in our short survey:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8704750/Amaze-Family-Fun-Day-February-26

You could win a £25 Love 2 Shop voucher, simply by giving us your thoughts before 4 March.

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24/02/2026

24th Hastings Scouts are looking to set up a new Scout group for children with SEND, starting with Beavers and Cubs (ages 6 to 10). They're aiming to meet on the first Saturday morning of every month.

See flyer for more information and email [email protected] if you're interested.

23/02/2026

FREE webinar for parent carers of 16-to 25-year-olds with SEND: Supporting your young person to make safer choices around alcohol and substances

This parent carer-centred workshop will provide up-to-date information about trends across drugs, alcohol and ni****ne amongst young people with SEND, open to parent carers of 16–25-year-olds in both East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

Delivered by Talk About Trust in Tuesday 17 March at 11am.

Find out more and book your place via our website: https://amazesussex.org.uk/events/making-safer-choices-around-alcohol-and-substances/

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23/02/2026

BOBS in Sussex has upcoming dates in Shoreham, Crowborough and Horsham for their 2026 programme of FREE creative wellbeing focussed activities for learning disabled adults and those who support them.

Head to their website for more information or to book: https://www.cultureshift.org.uk/bobs-in-sussex