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Support for Parents
On this page you will find information about outside agencies and services you can access to support you and your family, as well as information about activities that take place in the local area.
Virtual Specialist Talks
SNAP are holding their Specialist Talks online via Zoom this term. Each talk will be held both in the morning and in the evening. You can choose the most convenient time for you, so you could watch from the comfort of your home. You will not be seen or heard during the webinars. A ticket for each talk costs £5.
The upcoming Specialist Talks are:
- Developing Emotional and Sensory Regulation Skills
Wednesday 21 October at 11am or 7pm
- Developing Independence and Self Esteem
Wednesday 11 November at 11am or 7pm
- Adult-Child Interaction and Making our Homes More Communication Friendly
Tuesday 17 November at 11am or 7pm
The link below will connect you to a page where you can purchase a ticket. You will then receive an email with the Zoom login details.
SEND Parent Support Groups
Chelmsford ADHD Support Group Monthly Meeting
Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of each Month (except August and December).
Doors open at 6.45pm for a hot drink and social chat prior to the meeting, which finishes at 9.00pm.
Follow the link below for further information.
Parenting Together Course
Home-Start Essex is among one of the organisations delivering the Parenting Together Support Programme.
Aimed at supporting parents to look at the way their communication impacts on their children and trying to find positive solutions to managing difficulties within relationships.
If you are interested in the programme call 01245 847410, or for more information visit
Services Available through Home Start
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Home Start
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Services available include: Big Hopes Big Future - helps children build the skills they need to start school Early Intervention Groups - a space for parents to gather, meet and talk Help to access services Home Talk Home Visiting Supporting Young Mothers
Access their page for more information here |
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Mental Health Support
NHS Mid Essex Phone Line
There's a new crisis Mental Health phone line for adults in Essex. Dial 111 and select the option for mental health crisis (Option 2) for immediate specialist support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Families In Focus - updates and what they have to offer
Weekly Bulletin from ECFWS - Transition anxiety and sleep
Services available through Virgin Care
Afasic - Voice for Life
Did you know that Afasic has an app with lots of information for parents about practical tips on how to manage meetings, a glossary of terms, information on speech and language development and useful links?
Raising Awareness of SEND
Meadows Shopping Centre - Accesible Shopping
The Meadows Shopping Centre will instigate a 'quiet hour' in the main area and shops from 3pm - 4pm on the first Tuesday of each month. This quiet hour is to support customers who may have sensory needs, such as Autism. Steps will be taken to reduce noise, such as turning down music and tannoy messages, and dimming the lights.
First Bus - Support when travelling
For some people, travelling by bus can be a little daunting so First Bus have been working with many disability groups around the UK to design some cards that you can print out and show your driver as a way of discretely asking for a little extra help if you'd rather not ask them out loud.
Whatever the help you need, these little cards will either already have an appropriate message for you to use, or you can fill in one of the blank ones with your own request for help.
Makaton Shopping Lists at Asda
