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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 Phabulous Café

Southend
A training centre for people with additional needs to gain experience and confidence working in a real café.

The Pioneer School

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

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).

The Underdog Crew CIC

Multiple locations
Use film and creative activities to uplift and empower young people.

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.