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Introducing Preparing for Adulthood routemaps for young people with SEND
Navigating education and training options after 16 can be complex, especially for young people with SEND and their families. Our new post-16 routemap provides clear guidance on the pathways available.
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Your Guide to Health Services During the Holidays in Mid and South Essex
Find out where to get help and support from health services over the festive period.
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Red Pandas come to Southend Schools
Following the success of previous projects delivering Robo Pets to Key Stage 1 & 2 pupils and special school settings, supporting children with SEND, SENDIASS is now introducing Breathing Red Pandas.
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Lighthouse Child Development Centre support lines
Need advice on how to support your child? Call a Lighthouse Child Development Centre support line.
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Southend Vocational Profile: a new resource to support person-centred planning for young people aged 14 to 25 across education.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Southend Vocational Profile, a new resource to support young people across Southend-on-Sea in achieving their aspirations for employment and the future.
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Mummy’s Magic Walking Stick - a joyful, inclusive children’s story of imagination and strength
Step into a world where imagination leads the way and every challenge becomes an adventure with Lynsey Garrick's book: Mummy's Magic Walking Stick.
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SEND Recovery Programme Update - October 2025
Southend's SEND Team capacity is growing. Cindy Chilvers joins as the new Statutory Lead. We have improved EHC assessment timeliness and are focused on enhancing annual reviews.
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Southend SEND Information Day – 6 November 2025
On 6 November we ran our first ever Southend SEND Information Day. Find out about the day and who was there, and if you came along, please tell us what you thought!
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Local NHS prepares for impact of forthcoming industrial action
Between Friday 14th November and Wednesday 19th November 2025 resident doctors with be taking 5 days of strike action.
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Breast Screening Grant Opportunity
Healthwatch Essex announces an new Breast Screen Grant opportunity for local community groups within Mid and South Essex.
