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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 Pioneer School

Basildon
The Pioneer is a special school for children with severe learning difficulties, aged 3-19, in Basildon.

The Prince's Trust

Nationwide
A youth charity which helps disadvantaged 16 to 30 year olds into employment, education, training or volunteering. They offer different programmes for young people in Essex.

The Shaw Trust

Nationwide
A national charity running programmes to support people into employment.

The Sibling Group

Multiple locations
Run support groups for children aged 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Thera East

Multiple locations
Thera East provides support to people with a learning disability in their own home, in the community and for short breaks (respite).

Thriftwood School & College

Chelmsford
Thriftwood School and College is a special school for children with moderate learning difficulties, aged 7-19, in Chelmsford.

Together Matters

Nationwide
An organisation based on the belief that talking, learning and working together help to create change in people’s lives.

Turning Point

Nationwide
A charity providing information, support and services to those with drug or alcohol issues, mental health concerns, learning disabilities, or employment concerns.