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Southend's Specialist Teaching Service offers free training for families of pupils transitioning to mainstream Year 1 and Secondary schools this September.

Moving to secondary school

The Southend Specialist Teaching Service have developed resources and are offering free training sessions for families of children in year 6 who are moving to mainstream secondary schools this September. Find out more.

Moving from Reception to Year 1

The Specialist Teaching Service (STS) Team are preparing to receive approximately 250 students with a SEND profile from Reception to Yr 1. These students have been highlighted by the Early Years SEND Team. To welcome them to STS, we are hosting 2 welcome online sessions for parents and carers on 1st July, 9.30 am to 10.15am or 7pm to 7.45pm. Find out more.

Your feedback is important!

The Specialist Teaching Service (STS) Team are currently gathering feedback from parents, carers, and children and young people to better understand their experiences of schools and settings.

This is a short survey and will close on Friday 20 June 2025.

Published: Friday, 13th June 2025