SEND Local Offer

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Proposed Government SEND Reforms and consultation

The Government's Schools White Paper, Every child achieving and thriving, sets out proposed reforms to the schools and SEND system in England. Further information and details of information and engagement sessions for Southend families

Welcome to the Southend SEND Local Offer. These pages are dedicated to information about services and support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) age 0 to 25 and their families in Southend-on-Sea.

Watch a video about the Southend Local Offer Team and how we support families

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Need help?

For general information and signposting contact the Local Offer Team on 01702 212328 or email localoffer@southend.gov.uk

If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and your query is related to that, you can contact the SEND Team on 01702 215246 or email SENTeam@southend.gov.uk

The Lighthouse Child Development Centre have support lines for enquiries relating to Autism, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy.

Early years support and childcare (0 to 5 years)

Education: school age and post 16 (4 to 25 years)

Preparing for adulthood

Education, Health and Care Plans

Home to School Travel Assistance

Events and activities

Short Breaks

Health and wellbeing

Social care

Money, housing and legal

Support for parent carers

Young people's portal

Autism and ADHD assessment and diagnosis

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