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Amaze and West Sussex Parent Carer Forum (WSPCF) confirm merger

WSPCF and Amaze trustees are pleased to confirm that ‘due diligence’ checks are now complete, meaning both organisations have assured themselves that there are ...
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The white paper a month on: Amaze CEO, Sally Polanski, shares some initial responses to the proposals

The government’s new white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, and associated SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First Consultation sets out a wide-ranging vision for the ...
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The Schools White Paper: What you need to know

The government has published its new white paper, setting out big changes for schools and support for children with SEND. These proposals make changes ...
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Alternative Provision latest from East Sussex

As part of the government’s SEND and AP Change Programme, East Sussex County Council are testing out a lot of initiatives to try and ...
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Latest on alternative provision pilot at Varndean and Patcham High School, Brighton

Adapted Learning Provision (ALP) pilot at Patcham and Varndean As part of its work for the government’s SEND AP Change Programme, Brighton & Hove ...
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Help with the cost of Christmas

With the festive season upon us, we know that many families will be struggling to afford everyday expenses let alone Christmas. There is help ...
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Amaze and West Sussex Parent Carer Forum announce merger in 2026

We are excited to announce that from April 2026 Amaze will host West Sussex Parent Carer Forum (WSPCF) in the same way that we ...
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Applying for a school in Brighton & Hove without an EHCP

Are you choosing a school without an EHCP? Are you thinking about using ‘compelling medical or other exceptional reasons’ to make the case for ...
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Update from East Sussex County Council on developments in SEND education 

Would you like to know more about developments in East Sussex that aim to improve the educational experience of children and young people with ...
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Supported internships explained – what are they and who can get one?

St John’s College recently announced a new programme of Supported Internships to be delivered at the University of Sussex. They join a number of ...
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Developments in SEND Education in Brighton & Hove

As parent carers you have first-hand experience of some of the issues facing SEND education in Brighton & Hove. Though we know the pace ...
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Amaze urges MPs to reconsider disability benefits changes

Amaze has today written to MPs in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex to ask them to reconsider changes to disability benefits. The changes ...

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