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SEND Early Years update - February 2026
Read about the Early Years SEND Link Advisor in Family Centres, and the Mini Talkers Speech and Language group.
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Latest news from the Southend SEND Partnership
Stay connected with the Southend SEND Partnership!
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Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) update - January 2026
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers free holiday activities and meals for children and young people aged 5 to 16 years who get free school meals. Read the latest update here.
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Southend Therapies Offer
Two new documents have been launched outlining the Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy offer in Southend.
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10 healthy things to do in 2026 around Southend on Sea
10 healthy things to do in 2026 around Southend on Sea
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Introducing Preparing for Adulthood routemaps for young people with SEND
Navigating education and training options after 16 can be complex, especially for young people with SEND and their families. Our new post-16 routemap provides clear guidance on the pathways available.
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Your Guide to Health Services During the Holidays in Mid and South Essex
Find out where to get help and support from health services over the festive period.
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Red Pandas come to Southend Schools
Following the success of previous projects delivering Robo Pets to Key Stage 1 & 2 pupils and special school settings, supporting children with SEND, SENDIASS is now introducing Breathing Red Pandas.
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Lighthouse Child Development Centre support lines
Need advice on how to support your child? Call a Lighthouse Child Development Centre support line.
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Southend Vocational Profile: a new resource to support person-centred planning for young people aged 14 to 25 across education.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Southend Vocational Profile, a new resource to support young people across Southend-on-Sea in achieving their aspirations for employment and the future.
