Southend SEND Local Offer

Southend SEND Local Offer Information, support and services for children and young people (0 - 25) with SEND, and their families. Need support and advice? Come along to a SEND Surgery!

Drop-in, ask questions and get advice from the Southend SEND Team and other services. Hello and welcome to Southend's SEND Local Offer page. What is the SEND Local Offer? Every local authority must publish a Local Offer. In Southend we have placed our Local Offer within the Livewell website. The Local Offer tells you what support is available for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and their families. It should include information about education, health and care provision. It should also tell you about training, employment and independent living for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. You can find information on the Local Offer for Southend at www.southend.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer

The Local Offer is for:
 Children and young people from 0 -25 with SEN and/or disabilities
 Their parents and carers
 Practitioners and professionals

What is included in the Local Offer? The Local Offer will include services for children and young people with SEND, for example:
 How children and young people’s needs are identified
 How their needs are assessed
 The special educational, health and social care provision for children and young people with SEN or disabilities
 Early Years Support
 Training and Apprenticeships
 Support for Independent Living
 Mainstream and Special Schools
 How provision is funded
 Further and Higher Education Colleges
 Leisure Activities and support groups
 Arrangements for Travel
 Accessibility Arrangements
 Information, Advice & Support Service
 Information on how to resolve disagreements

Children’s physiotherapy clinics.If you have concerns about your child’s physical development or want expert advice on s...
26/09/2026

Children’s physiotherapy clinics.

If you have concerns about your child’s physical development or want expert advice on supporting their movement, come and see the NHS Children’s Physiotherapy team.

Their drop-in clinics for parents of children aged 0 to 5 provide quick screening and immediate advice.

Read more: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/events/event/152/children-s-physiotherapy-drop-in-clinics

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Youth Mental Health Day – 24 SeptemberYouth Mental Health Day’s theme is to support young people in building positive ...
24/09/2026

Youth Mental Health Day – 24 September

Youth Mental Health Day’s theme is to support young people in building positive futures.

It encourages understanding and discussion of mental health in young people, enabling them to live happy and healthy lives all year round. Each year, the day aims to get young people, and those who support them, talking about how to improve mental health.

Get involved in this year’s Youth Mental Health Day (YMHD) and raise awareness and highlight the importance of early intervention in teenage mental health issues.

Visit the Local Offer pages for a list of services and resources about mental health: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/young-people-services/emotional-wellbeing-mental-health-support-children-young-people

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SEND made easier!If you haven’t already done so, take a look at our SEND Routemaps – visual guides to help families navi...
23/09/2026

SEND made easier!

If you haven’t already done so, take a look at our SEND Routemaps – visual guides to help families navigate SEND processes.

Visit Your Say Southend to view the routemaps and share your feedback by scanning the QR code on the back of each one.

View the routemaps on Your Say Southend: https://yoursay.southend.gov.uk/sendroutemaps

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Members of the Southend-on-Sea City Council SEND Team will be available to answer questions and provide advice to parent...
21/09/2026

Members of the Southend-on-Sea City Council SEND Team will be available to answer questions and provide advice to parent carers of children and young people with SEND at the next SEND Surgery on Thursday 24 September 2026 at Milton Hall Primary School, SS0 7AU.

Surgeries are informal and friendly and provide a safe space for parent carers to drop-in, have a chat, and ask any questions.

For more details, visit: www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDSurgeries
If your school would like to host a SEND Surgery in 2027, please email the Local Offer team: [email protected]

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Southend-on-Sea City Council wishes to apologise for a letter recently sent to some families in error by the SEND Team c...
18/09/2026

Southend-on-Sea City Council wishes to apologise for a letter recently sent to some families in error by the SEND Team concerning post-16 transition arrangements. An out-of-date attachment was also mistakenly included.

We are reviewing our processes to help prevent similar incidents in the future, and we sincerely apologise for any confusion or concern caused.

Read the full letter: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/news/article/276/post-16-transitions-letter-apology

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Navigating the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can be challenging, but you're not alone. The ...
18/09/2026

Navigating the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can be challenging, but you're not alone. The Local Offer pages offer:

• guidance on SEND processes and what to expect
• information on local support groups where you can connect with other parents and carers
• links to services that can provide practical and emotional support
• details on upcoming workshops and events for families of children with SEND
Visit: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDLocalOffer

Do not hesitate to contact the Local Offer team via phone 01702 212328 or email [email protected]

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The Lighthouse team and JIGSAW team host a series of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
16/09/2026

The Lighthouse team and JIGSAW team host a series of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pre and post-diagnosis support group sessions.

These sessions take place in Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas with a range of partners and community groups.

You are welcome to attend whether your child has received a diagnosis of ASC or ADHD, or has not yet received a diagnosis.

You can view all upcoming dates and locations on The Lighthouse Child
Development Centre website:
https://www.eput.nhs.uk/services/lighthouse-development-centre/asd-adhd-support-groups/

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Southend Careers Service celebrates 1 year of weekly drop-in sessions to support Southend’s future!Do you need support w...
15/09/2026

Southend Careers Service celebrates 1 year of weekly drop-in sessions to support Southend’s future!

Do you need support with education, employment or training?
The Southend Careers Service provide friendly and impartial careers support including CV writing, covering letters, vacancy information, interview techniques and finding the right courses.

We're proud to continue offering free careers guidance every Friday at The Forum Library! We support people of all ages and backgrounds. Drop-in to speak to our qualified Careers Advisers. We’re here to help you take the next step.

Location: The Forum Library, Southend (Address: The Forum Elmer Square, Southend-On-Sea SS1 1NS)
Time: Every Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Read more about The Southend Careers Service: https://southendcareers.co.uk/Article/177313

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Did you know it is National Inclusion Week?National Inclusion Week UK 2026 takes place from 14 to 20 September 2026, wit...
14/09/2026

Did you know it is National Inclusion Week?

National Inclusion Week UK 2026 takes place from 14 to 20 September 2026, with the theme “Build Trust. Navigate Change.”

Founded by Inclusive Employers, National Inclusion Week (NIW) is an opportunity to spark conversations and inspire thinking about inclusion across your organisation. It serves as a platform for discussion, generating ideas, or launching new initiatives.

What makes National Inclusion Week® unique and exciting is that is involves everyone. It’s a great week to discuss intersectional issues and include all your communities - across gender, race, religion, LGBTQ+, disabilities, carers and social mobility.

Read more about Inclusive Employers: https://www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk/national-inclusion-week/

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Join Southend's SEND Network!Are you a local group or organisation that supports children and young people with special ...
11/09/2026

Join Southend's SEND Network!

Are you a local group or organisation that supports children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities, or their families? The Southend SEND Network is a dedicated group for those working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and/or their families in Southend-on-Sea. Organisations and groups are invited to join.

The SEND Network was set up to:
• ensure the local community is better informed about services and support
• help families understand how the Partnership is working to deliver local SEND services
• reach and engage more families and increase participation in co-production
• ensure the voice of local families, groups and stakeholders are captured, fed back, and heard across the Partnership
• strengthen relationships across the Southend SEND community
Benefits of joining the SEND Network:
• network with other professionals to share experiences and knowledge.
• learn about SEND services and support in Southend.
• share feedback from families you support about their priorities, issues and preferred solutions.

Our next SEND Network meeting is on 18th September.

Find out more about the network, including how to join: https://yoursay.southend.gov.uk/sendnetworkhub

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Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
SS26ER

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+441702212328

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