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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

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DXbXhEzec/?mibextid=wwXIfr

10/03/2026

https://www.essex.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/find-support-services-children-and-their-families

Find local and national services for children, young people and families

08/03/2026

PDA Masterclass and Q&A With Jude Morrow. Recording Passes Available.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Today is and we’re proud to join Helplines Partnership in recognising and celebrating the important work of helplines across the UK.

SNAP’s telephone and email helplines are there for when families need specific information or a listening ear and advice.
Whether you are looking for specific information or just need someone to talk to, help and support can be found via:

☎️ Call 01277 211300
📧 Email familyteam@snapcharity.org

Open Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-3pm

Thank you to The Henry Smith Charity, The National Lottery Community Fund and the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System for their support in funding SNAP’s helpline.

23/02/2026

The South SEND Library Drop-in Support session is back tomorrow!

Why not pop along to the free monthly SEND drop in, this multi-agency support session is organised by the South Essex Library Service.

Whether you need advice, support or just someone to talk to - they are there to help.

Tomorrow's session is at Rayleigh Library from 11am to 12pm - drop in no booking required.

Meet services:
• SNAP Charity
• SPACE
• Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
• NHS Children's Bowel & Bladder Continence Team
• Essex Family Forum
• Brave

To find out more about these events and upcoming dates, visit the link in the comments below 👇