EXTRA Support for Families

A support group for families caring for children in Tendring

How it can help

EXTRA Support for Families offer opportunities for parents and carers to meet at workshops, informal parent peer support groups and a range of programmes and courses.

They offer free courses and workshops about a range of topics, including:

  • supporting a child with additional needs
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • sensory processing difficulties

They also run a SEN parent group at the Walton Community Centre on the last Wednesday of the month during term time.

Age

Parents and carers

Eligibility

Parents or carers of children aged 0 to 25 in the Tendring district. 

How to access

Contact by phone or email, or fill in the contact form on their website. You can also be referred by an agency.

Opening hours

Monday: 9:00-17:00
Tuesday: 9:00-17:00
Wednesday: 9:00-17:00
Thursday: 9:00-17:00
Friday: 9:00-17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Venue
location

Brooklands
Jaywick
CO15 2JP
United Kingdom

Venue accessibility

Accessible by public transport
Accessible toilet
Catering facilities (such as a microwave to heat food)
Disabled parking
Stair lift
Step-free access
Wheelchair access

Special need

ADHD
Autism
Learning disability
Physical disability
Sensory processing needs
Social, emotional and mental health
Speech, language and communication

Area(s) covered

Tendring

Can siblings without SEND also attend

No

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

Yes

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