Restlessminds UK

06/05/2026

Any Professor Green fans out there? Share this with them. It’s important for children and young people to have positive and empowering people they can relate a little of their journey to😊 💪🏼

27/04/2026

Liz Evans - The Untypical OT 😊❤️
Still so relevant to what is happening today.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EmrxJjZA1P2CYre6uu2yf?si=7WSV_ouwRzinHfkVKQ6TIQ

The Untypical Parent™ Podcast · Episode

22/04/2026

SEND Reforms Webinar for Essex Parents & Carers - 24th April 2026
Please join Essex County Council and Essex Family Forum, the independent Parent Carer Forum for Essex, for an information session on the SEND reforms. This webinar is for parents and carers who live within the geographic boundaries of Essex County Council (excluding Southend and Thurrock residents).

The session will provide key information about the open consultation: “SEND reform: putting children and young people first.” The webinar will be hosted by Essex Family Forum and co-presented by:
Clare Kershaw, Director of Education
Ralph Holloway, Head of SEND Strategy and Innovation
Alexandra Abercrombie, SEND Strategy Lead: Transformation
Colleagues from Essex Family Forum
There will also be a Q&A session, where questions can be submitted via the webinar Q&A function. We will also share updates on work taking place ahead of the SEND reforms and how Essex Family Forum is representing the voices of parents and carers across Essex. Your feedback will help shape Essex Family Forum’s response to the consultation.

Details of Webinar:
Date: Friday, 24 April
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

Click here to register for the webinar:

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You can also share your views here:
https://padlet.com/Essex_Family_Forum/essex-family-forum-send-reforms-ga4psbq9rodwhi2p

Please read our welcome, consent and instructions section!

09/04/2026

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Thinking about a career in the police? 🚓

If you’re in Years 10-13, interested in policing and want to know how to get started, join this free online session with the Apprenticeship Hub and Essex Police to learn about entry level routes into policing.

At this session, you’ll:
✅ Find out what a career in policing is like
✅ Learn about pathways after GCSEs or college - including apprenticeships
✅ Hear directly from Essex Police
✅ Ask questions and explore your next steps

👉 Book your free place using the link in the comments

26/03/2026

Corner Club Chelmsford Youth Club is free and for ages 13 to 17!

Know a young person with SEND or social anxiety?

Corner Club is a relaxed, welcoming space to make friends, build confidence and have fun.

Activities include:
• cooking
• pool
• arts and crafts
• consoles and games
• sporting activities

Corner Club takes place at Galleywood Youth Centre, CM2 8PT, 4pm to 6pm on Mondays (term time).

Please share to help spread the word!

For more information, visit the link below 👇

23/03/2026

SPACE is a free support service for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND aged 0 to 25 who live in Essex. The service is led by Peer Educators, who are parents and carers with lived experience of SEND

Join them for todays online webinar on:

Anxiety - Monday 23 March from 11.30 to 12.30pm

You can book by following the link below 👇

18/03/2026

18/03/2026

Reminder. Step Out Essex Teens starts tomorrow 💚

Step Out Essex Teens launches tomorrow in Rayleigh for neurodivergent or socially anxious young people aged 11 to 18.

Rayleigh Youth Centre, FitzWimarc Sixth Form 📍
6pm to 8pm 🕕

First sessions are free, then £3 per week.

For more information, email
natalie.west@essex.gov.uk 📧

16/03/2026

We will be at the Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshow next Tuesday to offer support, advice and a listening ear! This event is open to parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.

📅 Tuesday 17 March
⏰ 9.30am to 12.30pm
📍 Wat Tyler, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH

No need to book - just drop in – we’ll see you there!

12/03/2026

Families told us they wanted clearer information about Autism Support Centres (ASCs) and it’s here.

A new guide explains what ASCs are, how places are agreed, where all 12 Autism Resourced Provisions in Essex are located and what a typical day looks like.

Visit the link below, to find out more 👇

11/03/2026

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