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.
Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF), and the Southend SEND Local Offer Team are delighted to invite parent carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and professionals to a SEND Information Day on 6 November 2025.
The event will take place at Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, SS2 6ER, and will be open from 9am to 3pm.
Attendees will be able to meet a range of services in our 'SEND Marketplace' and come to information talks:
- 10am to 11am: Social Care Transitions
- 11.30am to 12.30pm: Health information session - capacity and consent
- 1pm to 2pm: Education Support
Booking is not needed, just drop-in at a time that suits you.
Free tea, coffee and water will be available. Food can be bought from the Civic Centre café, or people are welcome to bring their own. Civic Centre parking is limited, so attendees are advised to use public transport or town centre car parks.
Please note, the event is for adults and there will not be a creche provision or activities for children. The marketplace is open to all, but we kindly ask that babies and young children are not brought into the information sessions.
Please contact the Local Offer Team at localoffer@southend.gov.uk with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you!