SEND Surgeries

The Southend Council SEND Team hosts informal and friendly monthly SEND Surgeries which offer a unique opportunity to connect with multiple key professionals in one place.

• Who can attend? All parents and carers with a child or young person (0 to 25) with SEND living in Southend-on-Sea.
• What time do they run? Between 9am and 11am, unless otherwise stated. No booking needed, just drop-in.
• Where are they held? Sessions are usually hosted by local schools. You can come to any surgery. Your child does not need to attend the school the surgery is hosted at (or be attending any school for that matter!).
• Who will I meet? At each surgery, you can speak directly to representatives from approximately 10 different teams and services across education and health.

Surgeries give families an opportunity to drop in, ask questions and get friendly help, advice and support on a range of topics:

• what to do if you feel your child of young person may have a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND)
• the support available for children and young people in education settings, and what to do if you are worried your child is not making progress
• how to support and prepare your child for adulthood or transitions
• advice if you are considering requesting an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment for your child or young person
• Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans and using the EHC Hub
• local services to support you and your child or young person and the SEND Local Offer website

SEND Surgeries in 2026 (9am to 11am):

• Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Earls Hall Primary School, Carlton Avenue Westcliff-on-Sea Essex SS0 0QN.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), Preparing for Adulthood, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Thursday, 26 February 2026. Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery, Hornby Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0LG.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), SENDIASS, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Fairways Primary School, The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4QW.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), the Lighthouse ASD/Jigsaws, NHS Occupational Therapy, NHS Speech and Language, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Monday, 27 Apil 2026. North Leigh Street Primary School, North Street, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1QE.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), Preparing for Adulthood, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery, Delaware Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NP.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), SENDIASS, NHS Occupational Therapy, NHS Speech and Language, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Friday, 26 June 2026. Cecil Jones Academy, Eastern Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4BU.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), Preparing for Adulthood, the Lighthouse ASD/Jigsaws, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Monday, 6 July 2026. Bournemouth Park Academy, Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5JN.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), Preparing for Adulthood, NHS Speech and Language, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Thursday, 24 September 2026. Milton Hall Primary School, Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AU.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), NHS Occupational Therapy, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Edwards Hall Primary School, Macmurdo Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5AQ.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), NHS Speech and Language, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Wednesday, 25 November 2026. TBC

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

• Friday, 11 December 2026. Charter Suite, Southend's Civic Centre, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.

Services and teams attending this surgery include: Specialist Teaching Service, SEND Early Years, EHCP coordinator (school age), Preparing for Adulthood, NHS Occupational Therapy, Inclusion Team, Educational Psychology Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.

If you are unable to come to a surgery, but need help with anything related to SEND, contact us at LocalOffer@southend.gov.uk or 01702 212328.