The following organisations and documents provide useful help and advice for families of children with SEND. Please look through the attached weblinks and leaflets to see how you can access the relevant support or find out more about Educational Health Care Plans and Assessments.  The West Sussex Parent Advice Leaflet also contains a lot of useful information and links.

Details of support whilst you are waiting for an assessment for your child: www.westsussex.gov.uk/support-while-you-wait-for-an-assessment

The NHS Sussex SEND page provides additional guidance and information relating to Right to Choose, ADHD medication and support whilst you are waiting for a specialist health assessment. 

West Sussex Parent and Carer Forum: www.wspcf.org.uk/information-resources

SENAT: www.westsussex.gov.uk/west-sussex-sen-assessment-team-senat

Information on Right to Choose: www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/the-national-nhs-right-to-choose-framework-for-autistic-spectrum-condition-asc-and-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-referrals/

West Sussex SENDIAS, provides impartial information, advice and support to children and young people who have SEND (special educational needs and/ or disabilities) for those aged 0-25 and their parent carers: https://westsussexsendias.org/

Parent webinars for supporting young people's mental health: www.westsussexmind.org/webinars-for-parents-and-carers

West Sussex Local Offer is a service provided by the West Sussex County Council (WSCC). It lists local services and information for children and young people with additional needs or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25, their families and professionals. Please visit their website for a wealth of useful information: Local Offer - West Sussex County Council