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This website is only one part of the Local Offer. We also have a directory which you can visit at 1space.eastsussex.gov.uk/localoffer

Activities and Events

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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:

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.

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CLASS+ Coffee and Chat Sessions

CLASS+ offer coffee and chats for parents and carers of:

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.

Some sessions focus on a specific theme. If this is the case, we will highlight it alongside the time, date and location.

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.

Upcoming Coffee and Chat sessions in 2025 are:

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

Please note, we do not currently have any confirmed dates for upcoming workshops. We will add dates to this section once they are confirmed.

CLASS+ offer workshops for parents and carers of:

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:

Some workshops focus on a specific theme. If this is the case, we will highlight it alongside the time, date and location.

We kindly ask that you don’t bring young children to these sessions.

Upcoming Workshop sessions in 2025 will be added soon.

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.

Parent of Deaf Children Workshops

We offer workshops for parents of deaf children. They are designed to provide information, support, and guidance. These resources can help parents:

We offer a relaxed, supportive space in a friendly environment. This allows parents and carers to share and explore deaf related themes.

Some sessions focus on a specific theme or a (professional) guest visiting. If this is the case, we will highlight it alongside the time, date and location.

A facilitator will run each session. On some occasions, a Teacher of the Deaf will come along.

Please book to attend the workshops. Contact Gaea Thompson by emailing gaeat@willingdonprimary.co.uk to book, or for more information / enquires.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the session start.

Young children (pre-school and under) are invited to these sessions. There will be toys to keep them pre-occupied.

Upcoming workshops in 2025 are:

Upcoming workshops in 2026 are:

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:

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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.

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