Education Front Door referrals
Universal and Targeted level support for schools is delivered through planned, proactive support (e.g. link adviser/EP consultations and training) and Advice and Guidance through the Inclusion Helpline and named service contacts. The Education Front Door is only for referrals for support at an Enhanced Level. Please ensure you have accessed the above support BEFORE submitting a referral.
Inclusion helpline: 01273 481967
Term 1: Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12.30
Term 2 onwards: Mon – Fri 8:30 – 5:00 (4pm on Fridays)
Referrals for support purely around behaviour or attendance should not be made through the Front Door. Please speak to your relevant Inclusion Adviser or Attendance Single Point of Contact to discuss these further.
You may find the following documents useful when planning your graduated response to a child’s needs:
· Universally Available Provision
Front Door referral forms
Individual referral form (for primary and secondary schools)
Early Years referral form (for pre-schools)
Further information
Front Door School and Setting Guidance
Front Door Service Summary Information Book
How to submit
You can save the form to your computer (using the 'save as' feature) and complete it as needed over time. You can then email the completed form to the Front Door email (education.frontdoor@eastsussex.gov.uk) along with any additional information and/or documents using secure email.
After submission to the Front Door inbox you will receive confirmation of receipt. This method of completion and submission is secure. Please note the Front Door is a term-time only service.
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