How it can help
Formerly known as the Preparing for Adulthood Team, the SEND Careers Advice Service give young people information, advice, and guidance about their options. They ensure they have the information they need to make decisions about their future.
For example after leaving school they could go to college, apply for an apprenticeship, or look for a job. The SEND Careers Advisor will ask the young person and others who know them well what they like and what they are good at.
Age
14 to 25
Eligibility
A young person aged 14 to 25 with SEND who has a current Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Higher Needs Funding.
How to access
If you have an EHCP, when you start year 9, a SEND Careers advisor will write to you to introduce themselves.
From year 10, your advisor will meet with you to explore your options and paths you might take.
Contact details
North Lead (Colchester and Tendring):
Richard.davies@essex.gov.uk or 03330 321641
West Lead (Epping, Harlow and Uttlesford):
Bojan.stankovic@essex.gov.uk or 03330 321984
South Lead (Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Wickford):
Kerry.surridge@essex.gov.uk or 03330 131424
Mid Lead (Braintree, Chelmsford, Halstead and Maldon):
Emma.burley@essex.gov.uk or 03330 131421