INCLUSION

This term we have brought back SENCo Surgeries but widened their scope to include more than just Special Educational Needs.  To reflect this, we have called them Inclusion Consultations.  We want all children to be safe and secure in school, to be happy, to thrive and to learn.  The purpose of these consultations is to provide an opportunity to discuss any concerns or worries that you have in relation to your child's experience of school.

• They take place on a Thursday afternoon between 2:00 and 3:00pm. 

• There are three slots you can book into to speak to Mr Tippett (Inclusion Lead) and Mrs Foster (Deputy Safeguarding Lead). 

• They are an informal chat.

• No issue is too big or too small to discuss.

If you would like to book a Consultation please make contact with Mrs Foster via Dojo.

CLASS+ 

CLASS+ works across East Sussex supporting families of young people with autism.  It offers a weekly advice line, signposting, support groups, training for parents and short pieces of home-based support for school aged children.  They have a Facebook Page or can be contacted on

01273 336887.  Parents/Carers have to self-refer; we are unable to do this for you.

They also run Coffee and Chat Sessions

CLASS+ Coffee & Chat Sessions

CLASS+ regularly offer sessions for parents and carers of an autistic child or a child who is on the autism pathway.  This allows them to:

• Listen,

• Share questions,

• Share ideas, and

• Share experiences with other parents and carers.

You do not need to book to attend these events, 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 small children to these sessions.

Upcoming sessions in 2024 are:

• Tuesday 20 February at St Paul’s, Horntye Road, St Leonards, TN37 6RT from 9:00am to 10:30am

• Monday 26 February at Hastings Family Hub, Waterworks Road, Hastings, TN34 1RT from 10:30am to 12:00pm

• Tuesday 5 March at Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle, TN33 9QF from 9:00am to 10:30am

• Tuesday 5 March at Hailsham Family Hub, Vega Close, Hailsham, BN27 2JZ from 12:30pm to 3:00pm

• Wednesday 6 March at Pashley, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NX from 9:00am to 10:30am

• Tuesday 12 March at All Saints Academy, Githa Road, Hastings, TN35 5JU from 9:00am to 10:30am

• Wednesday 13 March at Uckfield Family Hub, 1 Manor Close, Uckfield, TN22 1DL from 10:30am to 12:00pm

• Thursday 21 March at St Peter’s Chailey, East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4DB from 9:00am to 10:30am

• Tuesday 26 March from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. This is a virtual session. We will post the link here nearer the time.

The theme of these sessions is around:

• How to include and support your extended family members, when it comes to:

• Understanding your autistic child’s needs and differences.