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:

  • helping families to complete disability benefits applications
  • advice on housing and social care issues
  • supporting with SEND educational issues, including Education and health care (EHC) needs assessments and EHC plans
  • help  preparing for and attending 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

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: 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

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

Special need

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

Area(s) covered

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

Can siblings without SEND also attend

Yes

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

No

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