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Primary, secondary schools and colleges will remain open only for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers.
All other children will learn remotely until February half term.
Early Years settings remain open.
See the coronavirus help and support page.
Apply for your child’s primary school place: If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, then they are due to start primary school in September 2021. Don’t miss the deadline on 15 January 2021. If you miss the deadline you are much less likely to get the school you want.
- Activities and support during coronavirus
If your child has special educational needs or a disability (SEND) you can apply for any mainstream school or college. Your application should be considered in the same way as for any other child.
See school admissions information
If your child has an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan, you (or the young person if they’re 16 or over) can ask for a mainstream or special school. You can do this when the plan is being written or at the annual review.
We’ll try to name the school or college you want in the EHC plan, but it’s not always possible.
If you don’t agree with us, you can consider mediation and appeal. For independent advice contact Amaze.
Mainstream schools and colleges
Mainstream schools
All East Sussex mainstream schools (maintained, academies and free schools) can support children with SEND including those with EHC plans.
East Sussex mainstream schools
Mainstream schools with specialist facilities
Some East Sussex mainstream schools have specialist facilities for children with EHC plans who require a more specialist provision.
Primary schools:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Churchwood Primary Academy
- Grovelands Community School
- Manor Primary School
Speech, language and communication needs
- Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
- Wallands Community Primary School
Physical Disability
- West St Leonards Community Primary School
Hearing Impairment
- Manor Primary School
- Willingdon Primary School
Secondary schools:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bexhill High Academy
- Hailsham Community College
- Heathfield Community College
- The Eastbourne Academy
- Uckfield College
Speech, language and communication needs
- Peacehaven Community School
- The Hastings Academy
Physical Disability
- The St Leonards Academy
Hearing Impairment
- Willingdon Community School
- Priory School
Specific learning difficulties with associated special education needs (e.g. anxiety or high functioning autism)
- Priory School
- Robertsbridge Community College
Independent mainstream schools
Independent mainstream schools in East Sussex on GOV.uk website Independent Schools Council website
Mainstream colleges and post-16 providers
Local colleges provide courses and apprenticeships for young people with a wide range of needs from age 16.
Mainstream colleges and post-16 providers in East Sussex on Careers East Sussex website
Special schools and colleges
Special schools
East Sussex maintained special schools and academies provide for children with significant or complex needs up to age 16 or 19.
Independent and non-maintained special schools and colleges
Independent and non-maintained special schools on GOV.UK
Disabled access
If your child has physical needs which would need a school to:
- be wheelchair accessible,
- have specialist adaptations, or
- have a disabled care suite
please talk to the Admissions Team or your Assessment and Planning Officer if your child has an EHC plan.
Transport
Find out if you qualify for free transport before applying for a school or college.