Agencies that will be able to help your family in a variety of ways.
IPSEA is a national charity providing legally based advice, support and training on the law relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
SNAP – If you have a child between 0 – 25 years who has any special need or disability and you live in Essex, then we are here for you and your family.
Essex Local Offer for children with SEND
Essex Local Offer to Family Support
Parkwood academy SEN Information Report
Moving to Secondary School – Tips, links and helpful resources to ease you and your child through the transition to secondary school and beyond.
Barnardo’s helps almost 120,000 children, young people and their families who face issues such as disability, abuse, homelessness and family bereavement.
The IASS Network (The Information, Advice and Support Network) provides information, advice and support services that are confidential, free services for parents and carers of children with SEN and disabilities.
Contact – SEN Parent Advisers can provide personalised advice to families of disabled children about a range of educational topics.
Essex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service is a statutory service offering confidential, impartial and free information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people (aged up to 25 years).
Families InFocus (Essex) complements existing facilities by giving emotional and practical support to families and carers of children with disabilities and special needs aged 0 to 25 years.
The Big Xperience is an activity centre based in Basildon that offers a wide range of activities and bespoke courses for young adults with learning disabilities.
