Special Needs

Special Needs and Learning Difficulties
ADHD Support Group Helpline (Sussex), 07519 280950
Brain Gym Consultant, learning through movement, 01323 645416
Bridge Builders, social group, 16yrs+, Eastbourne, 01323 843124
Butterflies Under 5’s, Eastgate Baptist Church Hall, Lewes, Mon am, 01273 402508
Digby and Sprout suppliers of sensory toys for special needs children, 01323 766709
Dyslexia Helpline, 01323 896542
Eastbourne Area Parents Action Group, support and advice for children, adults and their families, 01323 503800
Eastbourne Indirect Dyslexia Learning Centre, 01323 762267
Educational Psychology Service, 01323 463636 or 01892 655244
Educational Psychotherapist, Alison Waterhouse, qualified teacher and SENCO, 01580 881271
Elizabeth Shepherd, Davis Dyslexia Correction Facilitator, 01892 661052
Feldenkrais Method, help with movement and learning difficulties, 01273 471566
GEMS, special needs support group, fortnightly Tue pm, parents and under 5’s with special needs, Hailsham East Children’s Centre, 01323 464340
Northease Manor School, Rodmell, 10 – 17yrs, for pupils with specific learning difficulties eg dyslexia, 01273 472915
Parent Link Help Line, support and information for parents of children with special needs, 01273 481172
Pippa’s at Pells School, Lewes, support group for parents of children with additional needs, 01273 483992
Seaford Downs Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group, welcomes parents with children of all ages, 07897 373839
SNAPPS, Special needs support group, all ages, all needs, 07926 684299
Something Special, Special Needs drop in, Willingdon Trees Children’s Centre, last Thu of month, under 5’s, 01323 464160
Special Parents, support group for parents of children with special needs, Willingdon Trees Children’s Centre, Eastbourne, 07522 847742
Sussex Bowen Children’s Clinic, Free clinic for children with chronic conditions, 01273 488009
The Family Centre for autistic children, Sat am, 01903 882666
The Friday Group, Pippas@Pells Primary School, Lewes, 1 – 2.45pm, 01273 483992
The LIME, magazine for parents of children with special needs, 01323 766709
Time Out, respite care for special needs children, up to 10yrs, 01435 868583
Special Schools
Chailey Heritage School, 01825 724444
Cuckmere House School, Seaford, 9 – 16 years, 01323 893319
Hazel Court School, Eastbourne, 11 – 19yrs, 01323 465720
Owlswick Independent School and Home, Kingston, 10 – 17yrs, 01273 473078
South Downs Community Special School, Eastbourne, 4 – 11yrs, 01323 730302
St Mary’s School Horam, 9 – 16yrs, 01435 812278
The Lindfield School, Eastbourne, 11 – 16yrs, 01323 502988
The Mount Camphill Community, Wadhurst, 16 – 24yrs, 01892 782025
Leisure and Sport for Disabled and Special Needs Children
Active4all, Uckfield Leisure Centre, free activity sessions for disabled young people 7 – 18yrs in Wealden, Wed 1.15 – 3.45 during the summer holidays, 0845 8035515 (booking) or 07985 871781 (information)
Boccia, Wed pm, Shinewater Eastbourne, all ages, 01323 768614
Bourne Free, club for children and young people with any any disability, Hampden Park, Wed eve, 01323 728781
Crossroads Kids, holiday activites for 8 – 18yrs with special needs, 01323 848422
Eastbourne Specials FC, 8yrs+, 07919 051848
Funky Teens, Archery Youth Centre, Eastbourne, 13 – 19yrs, 01273 335134
Funky Teens, Heathfield, alternate Sats, 13 -19yrs, 01273 335130
Funky Teens, Uckfield Youth Centre, alternate Sat pm, 13 – 19yrs, 01273 335130
N.I.P.P.E.R.S. Afterschool Club, Newhaven, 4 – 17yrs, 01273 514440
Nik Naks, youth club for young people, Mon eve, ETC, 01323 646591
Riding for the Disabled, East Sussex, 0845 4507046
SASBAH, social activity programme for those with physical and/or learning difficulties, 01825 873045
Shinewater Pirates, Eastbourne, multi sport club, junior age guide 6yrs+; senior age guide 16yrs+, 01323 768614
Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, Knockhatch, 1st Sat month, 6 – 8.30pm, 01323 442051
Special Olympics, Eastbourne, Athletics Club 8yrs+, 01323 721014
Special Olympics, Eastbourne, Football training 8yrs+, 01323 721014
Spray Water Sports, Eastbourne, courses for all ages, 01323 417023