Securing Additional Equipment in Schools

Securing Equipment in Schools

Equipment which supports the teaching of children or young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is available in every mainstream educational setting. This includes preschool, school or college. These are often called 'assistive technologies'. The equipment your child might require could be either:

• Part of the equipment the school has purchased. This may be from their own budget in anticipation of providing education to children with SEND
• Equipment the school has received support to supply. This may be based on agreement in your child's Education, Health and Care Plan

Schools will often already have equipment such as:

• ICT for some children with dyslexia, motor skill difficulties or visual impairments
• Raised tables and work stations
• Adapted chairs
• Necessary adaptions to toilet facilities

Education East Sussex and health services will support schools to provide equipment such as:

• Hearing loops or audiovisual support
• Appropriate furniture
• Wheelchairs

To discuss your child's equipment requirements, you should speak to:

• Your child's school
• Professionals who support your child
• Your child's Assessment and Planning Officer (APO). This only applies to your child if they have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Additional Help and Support

Amaze SENDIASS

Amaze SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service) are a local charity. They offer free, independent, and impartial advice for all matters relating to SEND. Contact Amaze SENDIASS by:

• Phone - 01273 772 289
• Email - sendiass@amazesussex.org.uk

Visit the Amaze SENDIASS web page.

East Sussex Local Offer directory of services

You can visit our SEND-specific online directory, hosted on East Sussex 1Space. The directory lists many different services both throughout the county and online. Services cover many topics, including:

• Advice, Guidance and Support Groups
• Activities and Events
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Visit the East Sussex Local Offer directory.

NHS - Health A to Z

The East Sussex Local Offer aims to provide as much information as possible. There may be some conditions that aren't covered in thorough detail. The NHS website has pages that list all conditions. These pages provide information and advice on how to get extra support:

Visit the NHS Health A to Z web page.

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.