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09/12/2025

Calling all young people 11 to 18, living in Canvey Island, we need your voice on the Castle Point Youth Council. Meetings held every 2 weeks at the Council Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet, 4.15 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. If you are interested but have issues like transport or the timings of the meeting, Essex Youth Service is happy to work these issues out, so just get in touch with them. castlepoint.youthcouncil@essex.give.uk

01/12/2025

Free support course for parents/carers 👍🏼
https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/good-beginnings-course

01/12/2025

Thank you SNAP Charity for this fantastic resource for parents and carers. A Christmas survival guide 🎄🎅🏼💪🏼📖

01/12/2025

30/11/2025

Do you want to develop your knowledge of masking in children with autism? Free webinar session available to book now! ⭐

On 4 March 2026 colleagues from all settings are invited to this session supporting educators and practitioners to recognise masking, consider the reasons why an autistic person might be masking, the impact it can have on them, and how best to offer support.

For more information and to book please visit: https://educationessex.essex.gov.uk/Event/285366 📌

30/11/2025

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/myotas-christmas

Raffle - 🎫🎄 Win Big, Give Back – Enter the MyOTAS Christmas Raffle! 🎄🎫 We are MyOTAS (My Own Time And Space) – a small, registered charity (1184723) based in South Essex, dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children, young people and their families ...

28/11/2025

https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk/we-rise/?utm_source=e-shot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EOPS+November+2025

We Rise empowers young people in Essex with mentoring, training, and events to break barriers to jobs, education, and skills. Get involved today!

26/11/2025

🎄✨ The Connected Circle SEND Youth Club – Christmas Party! ✨🎄

Get ready for a festive night of fun! Join us on Thursday 4th December, 6pm–8pm at the United Reformed Church, Bradleigh Avenue, Grays for our magical Christmas Party 🎅✨

🎶 What’s happening?
🌟 DJ & dance floor
🌟 Christmas crafts
🌟 Sensory room
🌟 Messy play
🌟 Gaming room
🌟 Board games
🌟 Tuck shop treats
🌟 PLUS… a special visit from Santa! 🎅💫

This event is open to all children and young people aged 10–18 with SEND needs.
🎟 £4 admission per person
Parent/carer must stay with their young person for the whole session.

Come make memories, have fun, and celebrate the season with us! 🎁✨

24/11/2025

SNAP's Information Network is continually updated with new information relevant to families in Essex, Thurrock and Southend who have children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.

You can find information on:
⭐️ Local organisations running activities and events.
⭐️ Upcoming parent workshops, talks or coffee mornings.
⭐️ Relevant news updates.
⭐️ Useful resources, strategies and blog posts.

Head to our SNAP Charity Information Network page or visit our website here: www.snapcharity.org/information-network/