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Latest news from the Southend SEND Partnership
Stay connected with the Southend SEND Partnership!
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Know what to do if you need medical help this bank holiday weekend
Stay well this Easter with NHS tips: keep basic medicines at home, order prescriptions early, ask pharmacies for help, and use 111 for advice.
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Exploring our local woodlands with Southend-on-Sea City Council
Would you like to explore local Essex woodland with a professional arboriculturalist?
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Feedback on your experiences of health services for children and young people
Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) are asking families, children and young people for feedback on their experiences of health services across Mid and South Essex
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Celebrating being shortlisted for the Council for Disabled Children SEND Awards
Two Southend-on-Sea City Council teams, and the SEND Parent Carer Forum shortlisted for Council for Disabled Children SEND Awards.
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Proposed Government SEND Reforms and Government Consultation
The Government’s Schools White Paper, Every child achieving and thriving, was published on Monday 23 February 2026. Within it, the Government sets out its proposals for reforming SEND Systems.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026: Building Community, Strength and Support
Eating Disorders Awareness Week raises awareness, challenges stigma and highlights how community supports recovery. Beat offers resources, support and ways for people to get involved.
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Funded early learning for 2 year olds
Eligible parents can get up to 15 hours per week (570 hours per year) funded early learning for their 2 year old child.
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Measles messaging for Parents and Carers
Measles cases are rising in North London and likely to reach Essex, Southend and Thurrock. Check your child’s records and ensure they are up to date with MMR vaccines to stay protected.
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New Autism and ADHD Right to Choose providers
3 new Right to Choose providers have been commissioned for Autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people and 5 new specialist providers for ADHD assessment and treatment for adults.
