Hello & Welcome
Welcome to the wonderful world of PACSO!
Over the last 25 years we have developed our charity to provide support and respite to parents and carers who have a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities.
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We are based in Chichester, West Sussex, supporting 0-25 year olds from the Chichester and Arun districts, and other surrounding areas.
Children and young people do not need a formal diagnosis or EHCP to become a member of PACSO.
At PACSO we provide a range of activities and levels of support to ensure that our services are inclusive and accessible to all who need us.
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We look forward to welcoming you and your family to the wonderful world of PACSO!
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The PACSO Ethos and Expertise
All PACSO activities are designed to be inclusive and fun, to build resilience, independence, and self-esteem. We provide a diverse choice of clubs and activities to meet the wide range of needs of children we support; both in secure school settings and out and about in the community using our minibus.
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Our Play Team are trained to meet a wide range of needs including tube feeding, administering medication, postural care, emergency epilepsy protocols, alternative communication techniques, sensory regulation and positive behaviour support. This allows the children & young people to attend alone, offering them independence from their families, whilst giving parent carers the respite they so desperately need.​
All of our staff are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, and we have robust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies in place to ensure the safety of every child in our care.​​​​
Contact Us
Joining PACSO and Membership Questions
If you have any questions about PACSO Membership, or the booking process, please contact Administrator Hannah Buckwell on 01243 533353 or email her at admin@pacso.org.uk
Your Child/ Young Person's Needs
If you'd like to speak to Play Lead Mia Day about your child/ young person's needs, you can contact her on 07875 601157 or email her at playlead@pacso.org.uk
Donations, Sponsorship or Fundraising Ideas
For any questions about donating or fundraising for PACSO, please contact Fundraising Manager Ashley Hunter-Andrews on 07955 690896 or email him at fundraising@pacso.org.uk
PACSO Policies or other matters
To discuss any other aspect of PACSO policy, you can contact CEO Emma Drain on 07955 690899 or email her at CEO@pacso.org.uk