SEND Services in East Sussex
East Sussex, a county blending coastal towns and rural communities, offers SEND support tailored to its diverse landscape, where services must reach both bustling areas like Hastings and more spread-out villages. While national trends show rising demand for Education, Health and Care Plans, East Sussex maintains a network of specialist provisions and ongoing improvements to meet local needs, including through its Parent Carer Forum. For impartial guidance at any stage, the local SENDIASS provides free, confidential advice to help you and your child navigate the system with confidence.
Whether you're in bustling Hastings or a quiet village, JakTrack empowers East Sussex families to feel prepared and in control as your evidence builds effortlessly over time - starting early means walking into SENDIASS consultations or EHCP reviews with clear patterns from daily life that speak for themselves. No more second-guessing or scrambling for notes; it's like having a supportive companion that turns routine moments into a strong, organised story for your child. You'll navigate the local network with quiet confidence, knowing you're backed by insights that grow stronger every day. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
216
Schools
27
Specialist
25
SEN Units & Resource Bases
73,450
Total Pupils
11,262 pupils
3,616 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
View East Sussex's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
SENDIASS
EHCP
SEN Team
Assessment and Planning (A&P) team
SEND Team
Amaze Sussex SENDIASS (for ESCC SEND team)
Other Services
Life More Ordinary
Life More Ordinary
Children's Services Customer Relations
Children's Services Customer Relations
Dental Helpdesk
Single Point of Advice (SPoA)
Sussex Mental Health Crisis Line
Through Care duty team
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
SpecialFrewen College
SpecialGlyne Gap School
SpecialHazel Court School
SpecialOutstandingHeadstart
SpecialNew Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
SpecialNot judgedNorthease Manor School
SpecialSaxon Mount School
SpecialNot judgedSt Mary's School
SpecialSt Mary's School and 6th Form College
SpecialGoodStep by Step School Limited
SpecialThe Lindfield School
SpecialThe Mount Camphill Community Ltd
SpecialThe South Downs School
SpecialTorfield School
SpecialAnderida Learning Centre
SpecialBexhill Independent Special School
SpecialBricklehurst Manor School
SpecialISP School
SpecialLittle Gate College
SpecialMountfield Heath School
SpecialAll Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill
PrimaryArk Little Ridge Primary Academy
PrimaryOutstandingBexhill High Academy
SecondaryNot judgedChurchwood Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodDenton Community Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryMeridian Community Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryGoodMulberry Academy Hastings
SecondaryRequires ImprovementPeacehaven Community School
SecondaryGoodRobertsbridge Community College
SecondaryInadequateThe Eastbourne Academy
SecondaryNot judgedUckfield College
SecondaryOutstandingHeathfield Community College
SecondaryGoodManor Primary School
PrimaryMulberry West St Leonards Primary
PrimaryPriory School
SecondaryUnderstanding school SEND provision
Schools in England provide SEND support at different levels. Here's what each type means:
Specialist School
A school that exclusively educates children with SEND. Smaller classes (typically 6-12 pupils), staff trained in specific needs, and environments designed for children who need more support than mainstream can provide. Places are usually named in an EHCP.
SEN Unit
A dedicated unit within a mainstream school, staffed by specialists. Children are on the roll of the unit but may join mainstream classes for some lessons. Offers a middle ground - specialist support with mainstream social opportunities. Usually requires an EHCP.
Resource Base
Extra resourced provision attached to a mainstream school. Children are on the mainstream roll but can access additional support, equipment, and specialist staff. Some resource bases focus on specific needs like autism or speech and language.
SEN Support (Mainstream)
Every mainstream school has a legal duty to identify and support children with SEND. This includes having a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), providing reasonable adjustments, and putting in place SEN Support plans. You don't need an EHCP for SEN Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in East Sussex.
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Social Care
Children's Disability Service (CDS)