Future SEND Surgery dates and venues
If you are a parent carer of a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities, we know that it can be difficult to find your way through the system and get clear information and answers to questions.
To support families, the Southend Council SEND Team hold monthly SEND Surgeries across Southend. 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
- 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 Plans and using the EHC Hub
- local services to support you and your child or young person and the SEND Local Offer website
Surgeries run from 9am to 11am unless otherwise stated. There is no need to book, just come along.
Future dates and venues:
- Thursday 26 June 2025. Earls Hall Primary School, Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0QN
People that will be in attendance at this surgery include representatives from the Specialist Teaching Service, EHCP team, Inclusion team, the Lighthouse ASD/Jigsaws team, Occupational Therapy Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.
- Tuesday 15 July 2025. Edwards Hall Primary School, Macmurdo Road, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 5AQ
People that will be in attendance at this surgery include representatives from the Specialist Teaching Service, EHCP team, Supporting Families team, School Nursing Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.
- Please note there is no session in August
- Wednesday 24 September 2025. Hamstel Family Centre, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ.
People that will be in attendance at this surgery include representatives from the Specialist Teaching Service, EHCP team, Occupational Therapy team, Inclusion team, School Nursing Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.
- Friday 17 October 2025. The Eastwood Academy, Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU
People that will be in attendance at this surgery include representatives from the Specialist Teaching Service, EHCP team, Preparing for Adulthood team, the Lighthouse ASD/Jigsaws team, Occupational Therapy team, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.
- Monday 17 November 2025. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3HS
People that will be in attendance at this surgery include representatives from the Specialist Teaching Service, EHCP team, Supporting Families team, School Nursing Service, Bladder and Bowel Service, Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the Local Offer team.
- Thursday 11 December 2025. Greenways Primary School, Greenways, Southend-On-Sea SS1 3BS
People that will be in attendance at this surgery include representatives from the Early Years SEND Support team, Specialist Teaching Service, the Lighthouse ASD/Jigsaws team, SENDIASS, School Nursing 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.
