The Lighthouse Child Development Centre offers a range of workshops and support sessions for families of children under 5 years old.

Pre-assessment support sessions (virtual)

For those awaiting assessment under the Lighthouse Autism pathway. These sessions cover what to expect and advice on play and communication. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm. Meeting links sent via email. Please email to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.ASD@nhs.net

Dates: 8 July and 9 September.

Toileting workshops (virtual)

These sessions are run by the Continence Team. Sessions take place from 10am to 12pm. Links are sent via email before the session. Please email to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.ASD@nhs.net

Date: 16 July.

Restrictive eating workshop

These sessions are for children under the care of the Lighthouse Child Development Centre or who have a diagnosed neurodivergent condtion. Face to face sessions run from 10am to 12pm on the dates below. Please email to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.ASD@nhs.net

Dates: 2 October at Lifestreams Saint Peter's, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0QF.

Sleep workshop (virtual)

These sessions are for children under the care of the Lighthouse Child Development Centre or who have a diagnosed neurodivergent condtion. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm. Please email to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.asd@nhs.net

Dates: 3 July, 18 September and 16 October.

Sensory Workshop

These sessions are for children under the care of the Lighthouse Child Development Centre or who have a diagnosed neurodivergent condtion. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm. Please email to book a place: epunft.Lighthouse.asd@nhs.net

Dates: 30 June at the MegaCentre Rayleigh and 25 September at St Cedds Church, 143 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS2 6QS.

Attendance at community events

SEND Surgeries

A member of the Lighthouse Team will be present on the dates listed below. SEND Surgeries are drop-in sessions and you do not need to book. Everybody is welcome to attend.

Dates: 26 June, 17 October and 11 December 2025.

Coffee and chat drop-in sessions

Venue: Little Heroes. Please contact them to book a place. Dates: 10 October 2025.

Venue: The MegaCentre Rayleigh. Please contact them to book a place: hub@megacentrerayleigh.co.uk or call 01268 779100. Dates: 12 June and 11 September 2025.

Venue: Coffee mornings run by Southend SEND Independent Forum. Dates: 10 June and 11 November from 10.00 to 11.30.

Venue: Making Waves. Dates: 14 November from 10.00am to 12.00pm. To book a place please contact Making Waves All Age SEND Group.

Read more about support groups and workshops at The Lighthouse Child Development Centre.