Information on this page is of general interest. Some documents are specifically for families living in Brighton and Hove; some others have been provided by one of the many parent carers forums active in England as PaCC is part of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF)
If you need specific information and support around your child and your family’s needs please contact SENDIASS, Amaze’s advice line at [email protected] or call 01273 772289 (open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm).
Guidance for parents and carers of children attending community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings.
The House of Commons Library document about autism.
What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during COVID. Info about attending schools, nurseries and colleges. updated to reflect the end of the asymptomatic testing programme and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance on contact tracing and isolation which comes into effect from Thursday 24 February 2022.
Read about the new campaign from the Disabled Children’s Partnership targetting councils in England, parent tips on getting a Covid booster for vulnerable 5-12 year olds, how Contact has gone green and more…
Following guidance from the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the government has approved a second dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for all children 12 and over. A second dose for 16-17 year olds not in clinically vulnerable risk groups has been approved, this latest announcement extends this to 12-15 year olds.
How to avoid mental health admissions for young people with autism or a learning disability.
This non-statutory guidance helps support schools in developing and implementing their school uniform policy.
The National Autistic Society and Mind are proud to launch a free good practice guide.
In this newsletter, learn more about their brand-new strategy, take a look at resources co-created with the Youth Network and find out how they celebrated Black History Month. There are also exciting new opportunities for autistic young people.
Health and Care Bill Update October 2021
Click to read Contact’s latest newsletter with links and advice.
From the National Network of Parent Carers Forums (NNPCF), the government note on delivery of specialist interventions.
For families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Sussex.
Join other parents and carers across your area in a free workshop to support you and your family.
The Schools Wellbeing Service (BHISS) are offering a range of activities to support mental health and wellbeing over the summer.
For families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Sussex.
If you have any concerns about your child's Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing you are invited to talk to a Primary Mental Health Worker from the Schools Wellbeing Service.