Families InFocus

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
Venue
location

Townfield House
30-33 Townfield Street
Chelmsford
CM1 1QL
United Kingdom

Special need

ADHD
Autism
Learning disability
Life limiting conditions
Physical disability
Social, emotional and mental health

Area(s) covered

Basildon
Braintree
Brentwood
Castle Point
Chelmsford
Colchester
Epping Forest
Harlow
Maldon
Rochford
Tendring
Uttlesford

Can siblings without SEND also attend

Yes

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

No

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