Southend-on-Sea Children's Short Breaks grants for 2026/27
The application window for Short Breaks grants for families and groups and organisations is now open
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Reception to Year 1: transition support session for children with SEND
Do you have a child with SEND who is currently in Reception? Come and meet the Specialist Teaching Service team.
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Under the Sea themed session for families of SEND children (0 to 5 yrs)
A free 'under the sea' themed fun session for families of SEND children (0 to 5 yrs) in Southend-on-Sea.
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Supporting Your Year 6 Child with SEND: Practical tips for a smooth transition to Secondary School.
Join our free, one-hour online session designed for parents and carers of Year 6 students with SEND or additional needs.
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Navigating change: education transition sessions for parent carers
The Southend Educational Psychology Team is offering online and face to face workshops to help parents through important school milestones.
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A new way to apply for home to school and college travel assistance from 1st May
Southend-on-Sea City Council are launching a new, streamlined online application process for home-to-school and college travel assistance.
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Call for young people to help shape careers education in Southend
The Southend Youth Council invites young people aged 14 to 25 with SEND to complete a survey to give their views on careers support.
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Southend-on-Sea takes home a National SEND Award!
The Southend SEND Local Offer Team and Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) win a national award for inclusive communications.
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Know what to do if you need medical help this bank holiday weekend
Stay well this bank holiday with NHS tips: keep basic medicines at home, order prescriptions early, ask pharmacies for help, and use 111 for advice.
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Accessibility for elections
The elections team are working hard to make elections more accessible. A range of arrangements are in place.