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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 Pioneer School

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

Thriftwood School & College

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

Together for Short Lives

Nationwide
A charity providing information and support for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who support, love and care for them, including families, professionals and services, and children's hospices