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Shorefields School

Tendring
Shorefields School is a special school for children with severe learning difficulties, aged 3-19, in Tendring.

SNAP Charity - Essex

Multiple locations
Supports families with children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with any special need or disability. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is needed to access SNAP services.

Southend Mencap Advocacy Service

Multiple locations
An advocacy service that supports people in understanding their rights and have the information to make informed choices

Southview School

Braintree
Southview School is a special school for children with physical and neurological impairments, aged 3-19, in Witham.

SUMMIT Autism Navigation Service

Multiple locations
A service that helps people over 18 years old with an autism diagnosis at any stage of the process. They also help young people aged 16 years and their families who may need advice and guidance.

The Edith Borthwick School

Braintree
The Edith Borthwick School is a special school for children with severe learning difficulties, aged 3-19, in Braintree.

The Greenwell Academy

Harlow
The Greenwell Academy will provide a residential special school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, aged 7 to 16, in Harlow. The school has opened on a temporary site, with the permanent site due to open in 2025.

The Hawthorns School

Chelmsford
The Hawthorns is a special school for children with autism, aged 7-16, in the centre of Chelmsford.

The Multi-Schools Council

Multiple locations
Aims to break down perceptions towards SEND and mental health in schools and the wider community and gives children and young people a voice and offers them the opportunity to make a difference in their local area