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Support for Children
On this page you will find information about local activities and other services available to support your child with SEND.
Woodland Warriors
Wickford memorial Park
Saturday 29th May, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Woodland Warriors is an outdoor company, that helps children of different age groups and from different backgrounds to learn basic life skills through outdoor play. These sessions ran in conjunction with Takiwatanga are specifically designed for autistic children and those with social anxiety issues.
Throughout the sessions, children will be able to participate in a wide range of activities from balancing and using core muscles on the tree swing, to climbing rope ladders and trees. They will develop problem solving skills, learn about the creatures and their interesting lives in the undergrowth and above the canopy, and there will be opportunities to make tools, craft items, learn how to safely make fire, and identify animal tracks. No two sessions are the same, with different activities each week.
For further information, or to book tickets use the link below:
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Mental health Support
Counselling for Children
Self-regulation Stratgies for children to use either in school or at home
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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 |
Support for Young Carers
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:
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
SEND Activities and Sessions
Essex Local Offer
The Essex Local Offer has a whole section on 'Entertainment and Leisure' listing lots of different sports clubs, youth groups, drama and dance classes, plus lots more!
Click the headings on the right hand side of the page to select the activity you are interested in. Each club or activity will tell you which area of Essex they take place in.
Fun days at Lambourne End for children with SEND
Dance 21 - Dance Group for children with Down Syndrome
Sport for Confidence
Essex County Football Association - for young people with any disability
ADHD Foundation
