SEND Support

Our SEND Information Report and Policy

SEN Information Report 2024-2025

Useful links, support and information for parents/carers of SEND children

Please have a look at this flyer and time table from Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service.

I have highlighted in yellow the support they offer for parents with children who have SEND that some of you may find useful.

Maldon District - Jan- April 25.pdf

SEND Coffee Morning Resources.

We would like to say a big 'thank you' to all of you that attended out first SEND coffee morning at Collingwood Primary school. We hope you found it beneficial and that the resources we gave out are proving useful.

If you were unable to attend the coffee morning, please see the resources below which were handed out to all attendees.

We are hoping to host another coffee morning in the New Year and we look forward to seeing you all then.

Parent info - Fidget toys (1).pdf

Parent info - Sensory equipment - oral and auditory (1).pdf

Parent info - ZoR (1).pdf

Sensory Circuit Formula (1).pdf

Now Next Then Board.pdf

Mine Craft Now and Next board

Unicorn Now and Next

What zone am i in (1).pdf

Five tips to support the after-school ‘meltdown’

Picture the scene: your child comes out of school and the teacher says they’ve behaved like the perfect child all day, but the moment you get home they have a complete meltdown. Your child screams, shouts, lashes out, sulks or generally acts in an unruly manner.

Click on the button below to read about how to support the after-school 'meltdown'.

Top Tips

Do you need help with supporting your child with potty training or their toileting needs?

The following button will take you to information and resources to help with potty training, toileting and children's bowel and bladder conditions for children with additional needs.

Click here

Activate poster.pdf

Essex Activate Send Holiday Clubs

Clubs & Activities - Families InFocus EssexWe run two fantastic SEND family activity groups at weekends, at Chelmsford and Colchester.

Essex SEND - Information, Advice and Support ServiceEssex SEND provides free, confidential & impartial information, advice & support about Special Educational Needs & Disability for children & young people (0-25), parents & carers.

Special Educational Needs (SEND) - Essex Child and Family Wellbeing ServiceWhat do we mean by “SEN”? The term special educational needs (SEN) has a legal definition which is set out in the Education Act 1996. It applies to children who have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it significantly harder for them to learn or access education than most other children of their age. What […]

2024 Spring Rainbow Flyer.pdf

Exploring Autism: 8 week course for parents and carers who have children recently diagnosed with autism, or who are on the diagnoses journey.

SEND4All leaflet Dec23.pdf

SEND 4 All is a not-for-profit community organisation supporting families of SEND children in the local area. They hold monthly support groups where they can talk to you and signpost you to the right professional services.

SEND4All Newsletter Dec23.pdf

Essex Family Forum

Click on the button above to access your downloadable copy of 'Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child'

Home | Essex Family ForumWe are the parent carer forum in Essex for families whose children and young people, up to the age of 25, have special educational needs or disabilities.

Send Sensation | Local. Accessible. Positive.A partnership of locally trusted organisations that promote a level playing field and positive experiences for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.