There are 7 SEND schools in East Sussex that support severe learning difficulties: 6 special schools and 1 mainstream school with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
7 schools that support severe learning difficulties
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Glyne Gap SchoolVision, Speech and language, Autism and 3 more
- Hazel Court SchoolAutism, Moderate learning, Severe learning and 1 more
- Saxon Mount SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- The Lindfield SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- The South Downs SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 2 more
- Torfield SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- Hailsham AcademySevere learning
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in East Sussex
- East Sussex SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- East Sussex Local OfferWhat the council provides for SEND, and how to ask for help.
- How EHC plans workHow a plan gets a school place, step by step, with letters you can send.
- Nurseries in East Sussex204 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in East Sussex
All 147 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Other needs in East Sussex
All SEND schools in East Sussex (51) · Autism (27) · Speech and language (13) · Moderate learning (12) · SEMH (5) · Hearing (5) · Physical (5) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Nearby areas
Brighton and Hove (3) · West Sussex (8) · Kent (11) · Medway (2) · Bromley (8) · Croydon (4) · All areas
Questions parents ask
Which schools in East Sussex support severe learning difficulties?
Glyne Gap School, Hazel Court School, Saxon Mount School, The Lindfield School, The South Downs School, Torfield School and Hailsham Academy.
How do I get a place at a special school in East Sussex?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask East Sussex council (or the council that looks after the plan) to consult the school you want. If a council, academy, non-maintained or Section 41 school is named in the plan, it must admit your child.
Who can help me with an EHC plan in East Sussex?
East Sussex SENDIASS gives free, independent advice on EHC plans, meetings and appeals. The council’s Local Offer explains what support is available locally.
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