Young people’s guide to the ups and downs of lockdown Having asked parent carers to tell us about their experiences of the Coronavirus pandemic as part of our recent survey, we also wanted to hear from local young people with additional needs. So we asked some of the young people who attend our Amazing Futures…
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Young people’s guide to the ups and downs of lockdownpost
BrightonHove, EastSussex, young people May 20, 2020
Challenging behaviour and violence during lockdownpost
BrightonHove, EastSussex, Features, Resources May 19, 2020
Lockdown has meant an increase in violence and domestic abuse, as well as a rise in challenging behaviour for children and young people with additional needs. Unfortunately at this time there is a risk of it being more hidden than usual and people being less able to seek help. Which is why we’ve collated some…
First and foremost, I hope you and your family are well. We know that many families with children with additional needs are feeling especially vulnerable at this time and several parents as well as children and young people are feeling higher levels of stress and anxiety than usual. You might have a child with a…
Update from the East Sussex Parent Carer Forum (ESPCF) – April 2020post
EastSussex, ESPCF, Uncategorised Apr 17, 2020
East Sussex Parent Carer Forum (ESPCF) has been working hard to stay in touch with parent carers and gather and represent the issues affecting families during this difficult time. Our new Engagement Co-ordinator Denise Banks is contacting all ESPCF members by telephone and there is a dedicated form on our website for you to feedback…
Looking after your family’s wellbeing during lock-downpost
BrightonHove, EastSussex, Featured, Features, Latest news, PaCC, Resources, SENDIASS, young people Jun 16, 2020
Looking after your family’s wellbeing during lock-down Staying indoors with your children for a prolonged period of time can be difficult for any family, but those with children with additional needs or disabilities may find it particularly challenging as boredom sets in and worries about the global pandemic sit in the back of our minds. We…
East Sussex Coronavirus FAQs for parent carers of children with SENDpost
EastSussex, Latest news May 15, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the coronavirus for parent carers of children with SEND in EAST SUSSEX We know many families with children and young people with SEND have a lot of pressing concerns and questions about what is happening with coronavirus, so Amaze has compiled a Frequently Asked Question resource below. There is more…
Update from East Sussex Parent Carer Forum (ESPCF)’s co-chairs Jo Nye and Emily Sanders The newly formed East Sussex Parent Carer Forum (ESPCF) is now up and running, providing a voice for the parent carers of East Sussex at a strategic level. Whatever disabilities your child or young person has, whatever special educational needs, we’re…
Looking Forward to your next steps in education, employment or trainingpost
BrightonHove, EastSussex, Features, young people Jan 29, 2020
How Looking Forward helps young people work out their next steps in education, employment or training Our Looking Forward careers guidance programme is now in full swing, with the team holding regular one-to-one sessions and running workshops in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. We’ve already provided one-to-ones for over 70 young people so we…