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Essex Virtual School

Multiple locations
Part of Essex County Council's statutory duty to promote the education of Children in Care and Previously Looked After Children.

The Local Authority also has a non-statutory duty to support children known to social care under Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection (CP) plans, and those in Kinship Care arrangements.

Infinity

Multiple locations
A support group for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in West Essex and Hertfordshire.

Little Miracles

Multiple locations
A nationwide charity that supports families caring for children.

NSPCC

Nationwide
Provides a helpline for anyone who is concerned about a child, but also has lots of helpful services and information available for parents and carers.

Samaritans

Nationwide
A service that offers support to those struggling to cope or have been affected by suicide by phone, online or via their app.

SET Keyworker Service

Multiple locations
Supports children and young people with complex needs who are inpatients in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health hospital

Sickle Cell Society

Nationwide
An organisation that makes sure people with sickle cell get the services they need.

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.