SEND guidance, support services and financial advice

SEND advice and support for families, get financial support and advice, tell us if you’re moving, and find support outside of Brighton & Hove.

SEND information for families

What Special Educational Needs and Disabilities means
Find out the legal definition of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and what having SEND may mean for your child.
Get help if you’re worried about your child’s development or learning
Find out who to contact if you think your child may need additional support.
Children's occupational therapy – Social care
The social care occupational therapy service aims to enhance children's abilities and independence at home.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) guide for families
Read or download our SEN guide for families.
SEND: guide for parents and carers
Visit GOV.UK to read a guide on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
How health professionals support children and young people with SEND
Find out who can provide support and care for children and young people with SEND, and how health professionals can help.
Tell us what you think about our Local Offer for children, young people and families
Give us your feedback to help us improve the support and services we offer for children, young people and families.
Support for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD
Information and advice for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD.

SEND support services and groups

Parent Carers' Council
Find out more about the Parent Carers' Council (PaCC), including how to join.
Courses and groups for parent carers
Get advice and information about courses and groups for parent carers in Brighton & Hove.
Counselling services for parent carers
Find out more about counselling service for parents of children with complex needs.

SEND financial support and advice

Personal budgets for children and young people with SEND
Learn about personal budgets and direct payments for special educational needs and disabilities. Find out how you can receive them and how you can spend them.
Benefits and grants to help with special educational needs and disabilities
You may be able to claim benefits or get financial help if you look after a child with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) or you have SEND.
Disabled Facilities Grant
Find information on the Disabled Facilities Grant, who is eligible and how to apply.
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments Policy 2026

Tell the SEN Team you're moving into or within Brighton & Hove

Tell our Special Educational Needs team you're moving in to or out of Brighton & Hove
Find the contact details for our Special Educational Needs team
Tell us you're moving if you're applying for school
Contact the School Admission Team to tell us if you plan to move, or have already moved home.
Find a local SEND offer if you are moving out of Brighton & Hove
Find your local council so you can tell them you are moving in to or out of the area.

Get SEND help outside of Brighton & Hove

Tell our Special Educational Needs team you're moving in to or out of Brighton & Hove
Find the contact details for our Special Educational Needs team
Find a local SEND offer if you are moving out of Brighton & Hove
Find your local council so you can tell them you are moving in to or out of the area.
Get SEND help within wider East Sussex
Find out more about the Local Offer across East Sussex
Get SEND help within wider West Sussex
Find out more about the Local Offer across West Sussex