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07/01/2026

Help for those that need it x

Compass is a central point of contact funded by Southend City Council, Essex County Council, Thurrock Council and Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to support victims of domestic abuse across Southend, Essex and Thurrock. From 01 April 2025 we will become a point of contact for people who ha...

07/01/2026

🌟 Residential Adventure at Stubbers Adventure Centre 🌟

18 February 2026 to 20 February 2026

Looking for an experience that will genuinely benefit a young person? This 3-day residential adventure is designed to help young people grow in confidence, build resilience and develop positive social skills through exciting outdoor challenges.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who can be registered

Adults may register any young person aged 11 to 19 who would benefit from this experience, including those who:

Need a confidence boost

Struggle with social interaction or teamwork

Would benefit from structure, routine and positive challenges

Learn best through hands-on, active experiences

Need time away from screens to reconnect with themselves and others

🌱 Why this residential is great for young people

Taking part in this residential visit helps young people to:

Build self-confidence and independence

Improve communication and teamwork skills

Develop resilience by trying new activities

Form positive friendships in a supportive environment

Create a sense of achievement and pride

🔥 What’s included

2 nights residential stay

All meals included

8 exciting outdoor activities

2 engaging evening sessions

Safe, supervised and supportive setting

📝 Information required to register

Please provide the following details for each adventurer:

Full name

Age

Details of any medical conditions or special needs

Weight in kilograms

Emergency contact name and phone number

⏰ Important deadline

All registration details must be submitted before 26 January 2026.

Spaces are limited. This is a powerful opportunity for young people to step outside their comfort zone, gain life skills and return home feeling more confident and motivated.

👉 Register now and give a young person the chance to thrive through adventure.

30/12/2025

23/12/2025

SPACE is a new service in Essex to support parents and carers who have a child with SEND. 🤝

The website includes resources and information on the following topics:
• Understand and support your child’s needs
• Daily routines
• Family life and relationships
• Education and school engagement
• Growing independence and future planning

Please take a look and if there is any information that you think would be useful to add please contact SPACE@essex.gov.uk

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 ...