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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

20/10/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE – Southend SEND Information Day!

Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the SEND Local Offer Team are proud to be hosting the third Southend SEND Information Day on Friday 27 November 2026. This Information Day will have a focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing.

📅 Friday 27 November 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, SS2 6ER

Pre-register now!
Further information will follow soon: www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDInformationDay

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18/10/2026

Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not real.

Invisible Disabilities Week (18 to 24 October) is an annual event created by the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) to bring attention to the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities.

The week serves as a platform for education, awareness, and support, encouraging individuals to share their experiences and insights regarding invisible disabilities.
There are estimated to be over 11 million people in the UK living with some form of disability. Ways to participate in Invisible Disabilities Week:

• Understand about invisible disability.
• Share your findings with friends, family and groups.
• Accommodate invisible disabilities in the workplace.
• If you have a hidden disability, share your story, challenges, frustrations and triumphs!

Read more: https://invisibledisabilities.org/seminarsandevents/invisible-disabilities-week/

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16/10/2026

Our next drop-in Surgery for parent carers of children and young people with SEND takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Edwards Hall Primary School, Macmurdo Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5AQ.

If you have any questions or need some advice and guidance, please come along. Surgeries are very friendly and welcoming.

Every parent/carer living in Southend is welcome to this event, regardless of their child’s school.

Find out more: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDSurgeries

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15/10/2026

The Early Years SEND Support Service host stay and play sessions, designed to support you and your child with a variety of play and sensory experiences. The sessions are available to children with SEND aged 0 to 5 and their families in Southend and run on Wednesdays 1pm to 2:30pm. A variety of different services join the sessions to provide support and information.

Future dates: 21 October, 4 November, 18 November, 2 December and 16 December 2026
Venue: Summercourt Family Centre, Summercourt Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AT
Please note parking is available in North Road Car Park.

For more information and future dates, please visit the SEND Local Offer: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/directory-record/2950/play-and-development-group-for-under-5s-with-send

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14/10/2026

Need help finding further education, employment or training? Our personal advisers can offer one to one information, advice and guidance. Our service covers all ages and abilities.
Meet the team at a Careers Hub at the Forum Library every Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Find out more about the service: https://southendcareers.co.uk/

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13/10/2026

07/10/2026

Our next drop-in Surgery for parent carers of children and young people with SEND takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Edwards Hall Primary School, Macmurdo Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5AQ.
If you have any questions or need some advice and guidance, please come along. Surgeries are very friendly and welcoming.

Every parent/carer living in Southend is welcome to this event, regardless of their child’s school.

Find out more: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDSurgeries

ID: A smiling family photo above a magenta banner advertising a "SEND Surgery" event. The details state: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 9am - 11am at Edwards Hall Primary School, Macmurdo Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5AQ.

05/10/2026

If you haven’t signed up for the SEND Area Partnership e-newsletter, subscribe now www.southend.gov.uk/SENDnews

The Southend SEND Partnership is made up of organisations and services who provide support in Southend-on-Sea for children and young people with SEND and their families.

The newsletter is designed to give you the latest updates and information on local services. Make sure you don’t miss out and subscribe now!

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03/10/2026

The Early Years SEND Support Service host stay and play sessions, designed to support you and your child with a variety of play and sensory experiences. The sessions are available to children with SEND aged 0 to 5 and their families in Southend and run on Wednesdays 1pm to 2:30pm. A variety of different services join the sessions to provide support and information.

Future dates: 7 October, 21 October, 4 November, 18 November, 2 December, 16 December 2027

Venue: Summercourt Family Centre, Summercourt Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AT

Please note parking is available in North Road Car Park.

For more information and future dates, please visit the SEND Local Offer: https://www.livewellsouthend.com/directory-record/2950/play-and-development-group-for-under-5s-with-send

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01/10/2026

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Address

Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
SS26ER

Telephone

+441702212328

Website

http://www.livewellsouthend.com/SENDLocalOffer

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