Support for Children

On this page you will find information about local activities and other services available to support your child with SEND.

Activities available include:

Yoga Grovettes: for girls between the ages of 8-12 with SEND

Drama Club: for boys between the ages of 8-12 with SEND

SNAPtastic: a group for families with children in Primary School who have SEND and their siblings

Stay 'n' Play: for families with children in Primary School who have SEND and their siblings

Sensorise: for families with children with complex SEND needs and their siblings

Parent Yoga and Coffee Mornings (grandparents are also welcome)

For younger siblings who may have their own SEND activities include:

SNAP on a Monday

Therapeutic Thursdays

Music Therapy

Diddlies Holiday Sessions

Mini-Sensorise

Snap If you have a child between 0 – 25 years who has any special need or disability and you live in Essex, then SNAP can support you and your family. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is needed to access SNAP services. Follow the link for more information about their services or any of the activities detailed below.

Support for Young Carers

YOUNG CARERS LEAFLET.pdf

Speech and Language Therapy Communication Stations

Provide Speech and Language Therapy Team have introduced 'Communication Stations' across Mid Essex. These are drop-in sessions for parents and children aged 2-5 who have concerns around their Pre-School child's speech, language and communication.

A qualified speech and language therapist will listen to concerns, assess your child and give advice. See the poster above for dates and locations in 2020. You can also visit their website for further information:

Provide Speech and Language Therapy Communication Stations

Teach Your Monster to Read app

Teach Your Monster to Read has been approved by the Department for Education! The Hungry Little Minds Campaign is part of the UK government's drive to help parents make informed choices about the use of technology in creating a positive learning environment.

There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Families In Focus - updates and events

Families InFocus Spring 2020 Ebulletin.pdf

SEND Activities and Sessions

Jump Steet: Support Sessions These sessions are designed for children and adults over the age of 4 years old with additional needs. For more information and a timetable of sessions follow this link.

Essex Short Breaks, Clubs and Activities Fun and inclusive clubs and activities across Essex

Autism in Museums Access for all

Fun days at Lambourne End for children with SEND

Lambourne End Essex Fun Day Booking Form.docx

Dance 21 - Dance Group for children with Down Syndrome

For children with Down Syndrome and their siblings

Sport for Confidence

Action For Children Sport Flyer - October 2019

Youth Multi-Sports Ability Using Sport are a local, non-profit disability sports club which offer opportunities to children and young people with a range of needs. Their Youth Multi-Sports session is for children and young people aged 5 to 16 with SEND, and their siblings