The Lighthouse Child Development Centre offers a range of workshops and support sessions for children aged 5 and older. The team will also actively engage with the community through participation in various local events.

Workshops and support sessions

Pre-support virtual sessions

For those awaiting assessment under the Lighthouse Autism pathway / ADHD pathway. Covering what to expect and then advice on various different topics such as sleep behaviour and anxiety. Links sent via email - please email us to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.ASD@nhs.net or epunft.Lighthouse.ADHD@nhs.net

Dates: 8 January, 22 January, 5 February, 19 February, 5 March, 19 March, 2 April, 16 April, 30 April, 14 May, 28 May, 11 June, 25 June, 9 July, 23 July, 6 August. 20 August, 3 September, 17 September, 1 October, 15 October, 29 October, 12 November, 26 November, and 10 December 2025.

Restrictive Eating workshop

Face to face sessions from 10.00am to 12.00pm on the following dates and venues. Please email to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.ASD@nhs.net

Dates: 6 February 2025 at MegaCentre Rayleigh; 20 March at St Cedds Church (143 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS2 6QS); 30 June at MegaCentre Rayleigh and 2 October at St Cedds Church.

Post diagnosis of Autism and ADHD

Following a diagnosis of Autism/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or if your child already has a diagnosis of Autism/ADHD we also offer virtual support sessions. Please note this is the same session repeated so only need to attend one session on preferred date.

Email to book a place - epunft.Lighthouse.asd@nhs.net

Sessions run from 10.00am to 12.00pm and the link will be emailed to you 5 mins before session begins.

Post virtual Autism Workshops

To book a place please email epunft.Lighthouse.asd@nhs.net. Sessions run from 9.30 to 10.30am.

Dates: 8 January, 5 March, 7 May, 2 July, 3 September and 5 November.

Post virtual ADHD Workshops

To book a place please email epunft.Lighthouse.adhd@nhs.net. Sessions run from 9.30 to 10.30am.

Dates: 5 February, 2 April, 4 June, 6 August, 1 October and 3 December.

Sleep virtual workshop

To book a place please email to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.asd@nhs.net. Sessions run from 10.00am to 12.00pm and the link will be emailed to you 5 mins before session begins.

Dates: 9 January, 6 February, 6 March, 3 April, 1 May, 5 June, 3 July, 21 August, 18September, 16 October, 13 November and 11 December.

Parent Workshops

These are held in community venues and are face to face sessions covering different topics such as zones of regulation, school anxiety, managing neurodivergent conditions. As places are limited please ensure you email us to book a space epunft.Lighthouse.asd@nhs.net

St Cedds Church. Start date: 27 February (10.00am to 12.00pm)

The MegaCentre Rayleigh. Start date: 9 June (10.00am to 12.00am)

St Cedds Church. Start date: 11 September (10.00am to 12.00pm)

Sensory Workshop

These sessions run from 10.00am to 12.00pm on the following dates and venues:

27 January at The MegaCentre Rayleigh, 13 March at St Cedds Church, 30 June at The MegaCentre Rayleigh and 25 September at St Cedds Church.

Teenage virtual workshops following ADHD diagnosis

To book a place please email: epunt.Lighthouse.ADHD@nhs.net

Dates: 8 April (11.00am to 12.30pm), 12 August (11.00am to 12.30pm) and 18 November (6.00 to 7.30pm)

Attendance at community events

Face-to-face sessions at The MegaCentre Rayleigh

To book a place please contact the venue via email hub@megacentrerayleigh.co.uk or phone 01268 779100.

Dates: 13 March, 12 June and 11 September.

SEND Surgeries

A member of the Lighthouse Team will only be present on the dates listed below. No need to book, just drop-in between 9 and 11am. For venues, visit SENDsurgeries on the Local Offer.

Dates: 25 February, 25 April, 26 June, 17 October, 11 December.

Southend SEND Independent Forum

A member of the Lighthouse Team will only be present on the dates listed below. No need to book, just drop-in. More information: SSIF Coffee Mornings

Dates: 11 February, 10 June and 11 November from 10.00 to 11.30am at SAVS, 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend-On-Sea SS1 1BW.

Making Waves

To book a place please contact Making Waves - Making Waves All Age SEND Group.

Dates: 24 January, 11 April and 14 November from 10.00 to 12.00pm.

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