Activities and Events

Find SEND Activities and Events
The Local Offer also consists of hundreds of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) specific services, on East Sussex 1Space. This includes a category for activities and events:
Services also include activities and events for parents, carers and siblings. You can use the filters and search function within each category to find suitable activities for you.
If you are new to 1Space, you can find out more about how to use the directory:
It is free to use and make an account on 1Space.
i-go (Register and Free Leisure Discount Card)
i-go is a register and free leisure discount card. It is for people 0-25 with additional needs living or studying in East Sussex. This could include learning, physical, or social, emotional and mental health needs. A diagnosis is not always necessary.
The i-go leisure discount card gives you:
- Exciting offers from i-go partners at leisure centres, attractions, activities and clubs
- Accessibility information to help you plan your visit
When you apply for an i-go leisure discount card, you also join The Children and Young People’s Additional Needs Register.
Find out more about i-go by visiting their website:
Short Breaks
Short breaks, also known as respite, are a range of services that support children, young people and their families. These allow children and young people some time away from their families, while enjoying new experiences.
Find out more by visiting our page on short breaks.
The short breaks page also explains the process for providers on how they can apply for a short breaks grant.

CLASS+ Coffee and Chat Sessions
CLASS+ offer coffee and chats for parents and carers of:
- an Autistic child or a child who is on the Autism diagnosis pathway
- a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or who is on the ADHD diagnosis pathway
We offer a relaxed, supportive space in a friendly neuro-affirming environment. This allows parents and carers to share and explore autism and ADHD related themes.
Two CLASS+ practitioners will run each session.
You do not need to book to attend the face-to-face sessions, you just need to turn up. Don't worry if you can't get there for the start of the session. You can drop in at any time during the sessions.
We kindly ask that you don’t bring young children to these sessions.
Some sessions focus on a specific theme. All events this term are focusing on the theme of ‘Transition’ unless otherwise stated.
Upcoming Coffee and Chat sessions in 2025 are:
- Tuesday 29 April (10:00am to 11:30am). This is a virtual session and Holding Space will join us.
- Thursday 1 May (9:00am to 10:30am) at St Paul's Church of England Academy, Horntye Road, Hastings, TN37 6RT
- Tuesday 6 May (1:00pm to 2:30pm) at Hailsham Family Hub, Vega Close, Hailsham, BN27 2JZ
- Thursday 8 May (9:00am to 10:30am) at Forest Row Church of England School, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DZ
- Thursday 8 May (9:00am to 10:30am) at All Saints Church of England Primary, All Saints Lane, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 5HA. This is a joint CLASS+ / CLASS Coffee & Chat.
- Monday 12 May (10:30am to 12:00pm) at East Hastings Family Hub, 46 - 48 Chiltern Drive, Hastings, TN34 3PZ
- Wednesday 14 May (9:30am to 11:00am) at Sidley Family Hub, Sidley Community Centre, 121 Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 5BD
- Monday 19 May (9:00am to 10:30am) at St Peter's Church of England Primary, East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4DB
- Wednesday 21 May (10:30am to 12:00pm) at Uckfield Family Hub, 1 Manor Close, Uckfield, TN22 1DL
For virtual sessions, please visit our SEND East Sussex Facebook page near the date. It will provide more information and details on how you can book your place.
Please note, some virtual events have a limit of how many people can attend. Our Facebook page will highlight if any sessions become fully booked. It will then signpost to a waiting list that you can join.
CLASS+ Workshop Sessions
CLASS+ offer workshops for parents and carers of:
- an Autistic child or a child who is on the Autism diagnosis pathway
- a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or who is on the ADHD diagnosis pathway
We offer a relaxed, supportive space in a friendly neuro-affirming environment. You will be able to discover more about Autism and ADHD. Two CLASS+ practitioners will:
- help you explore common themes and topics,
- provide advice, and
- provide practical, helpful approaches that will support your child and your family as a whole.
We kindly ask that you don’t bring young children to these sessions.
Some sessions focus on a specific theme. All events this term are focusing on the theme of ‘Transition’ unless otherwise stated.
Upcoming Workshop sessions in 2025 are:
- Tuesday 6 May (7:00pm to 8:30pm). This is a virtual session.
- Wednesday 7 May (9:00am to 10:30am) at Hailsham Primary Academy, Bulrush Lane, Hellingly, BN27 4FB
- Tuesday 27 May (7:00pm to 8:30pm). This is a virtual session.
- Thursday 5 June (7:00pm to 8:30pm). This is a virtual session.
- Wednesday 11 June (7:00pm to 8:30pm) at Sidley Community Centre, 121 Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 5BD
- Friday 13 June (10:00am to 11:30am). This is a virtual session.
Please visit our SEND East Sussex Facebook page near the date. It will provide more information and details on how you can book your place.
Please note, some virtual events have a limit of how many people can attend. Our Facebook page will highlight if any sessions become fully booked. It will then signpost to a waiting list that you can join.
Amaze Events
Amaze are a charity that have various upcoming workshops, groups, clubs and events. You can find out more by visiting the Amaze website:
Amazing Futures East Sussex
Amazing Futures (part of Amaze) is for young people aged 14 to 25 with SEND, living in Brighton & Hove or East Sussex.
They run face-to-face peer support activity groups for young people with additional needs. Events on offer include games, art, seafront walks, an LGBTQ+ group, and much more.
These events are a great opportunity to meet people of a similar age and to get involved in a range of activities. You will also have the opportunity to talk to a trained peer support volunteer at the groups. They are not there to tell you what to do. They are happy to listen and support you to find your own solutions to any problems you may have.
East Sussex Local Offer Social Media
SEND East Sussex is the name of our Facebook, X and Instagram social media accounts. This is where we aim to inform followers about upcoming activities and events. These are activities and events that can be enjoyed by children, young people, parents and carers.
Following us on social media is another great way of keeping up-to-date with the latest news, information and guidance about SEND:
- Follow SEND East Sussex on Facebook
- Follow SEND East Sussex on X / Twitter
- Follow SEND East Sussex on Instagram

SEND Connect East Sussex Newsletter
SEND Connect East Sussex is a newsletter for children and young people with SEND, and their families. It provides information, advice and resources. The newsletters include Education East Sussex updates, news, ideas, activities and events.
The communications team at Education East Sussex created this newsletter.
You can sign up to our newsletter mailing list. This will allow you to receive future newsletters to your email inbox.
If you would like to feed into future newsletters, or have any feedback or questions for the team, please contact:
Glossary of East Sussex SEND Terms
We explain some of the terms used on this website on our page, Glossary of East Sussex SEND Terms.