Provides confidential, independent, practical and emotional support to families in Essex with a child or young person with any Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).
How it can help
Families InFocus offer a range of support, including:
- supporting with SEND educational issues, including Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and EHC Plans
- supporting with preparing for and attending SEND tribunals
- a weekend activity club for SEND children, their families and siblings. It gives children a chance to let off steam, make friends, and learn new skills
- workshops, coffee mornings and drop in sessions
- advice and support with disability benefits applications (including online clinics)
- advice on housing and social care issues
Age
0 to 25
Eligibility
0 to 25 year olds with SEND and their families.
How to access
Anyone can refer themselves to this service
Opening hours
Monday: 10:00-16:00
Tuesday: 10:00-16:00
Wednesday: 10:00-16:00
Thursday: 10:00-16:00
Friday: 10:00-16:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed