SEND Local Offer

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You are invited to a Southend SEND Information Day!

Parent carers and professionals are invited to a SEND Information Day on 6 November 2025 at the Civic Centre from 9am to 3pm. Drop in to explore SEND services, attend talks, and network. Find out more.

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.

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You can contact the Local Offer Team on 01702 212328 or at localoffer@southend.gov.uk

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

Respite and Short Breaks

Health and wellbeing

Social care

Money, housing and legal

Neurodevelopmental pathway

Support for parent carers

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