Preparing for Adulthood: Parents and carers guide to post-16 opportunities
Post 16 Parents & Carers Guide
Essex Local Offer SEND Roadshows Summer Term 2026
The roadshows are a series of in-person information events for parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
During the events, you can speak with different SEND professionals under one roof. This includes representatives from local support groups, education professionals, health teams, and social care teams.
You can drop in to an event when it’s convenient for you, without booking and:
- access support and information
- find out about the different services available
- find out about support available in schools
- find out about local support, such as parent groups
- meet other carers and parents
All the events run from 9.30 until 12.30pm. The next roadshow dates and locations are:
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Date/time |
Venue |
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South Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshow – Monday 15 June 2026 |
The Mill Arts and Events centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED |
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Mid Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshow – Wednesday 17 June 2026 |
Silver End Village Hall, 3 Broadway, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3RQ |
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North East Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshow – Monday 22 June 2026 |
Venture Centre, 2000 Bromley Rd, Lawford, Manningtree, C011 2JE |
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West Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshow - Wednesday 1 July 2026 |
Foakes Hall, 47 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DG |
For anyone who prefers a less busy environment, events are usually quieter after 11.30am.
If you want to find out more about the roadshows and who you can come along and speak to please visit https://send.essex.gov.uk/i-think-my-child-needs-help/essex-send-local-offer-roadshows or alternatively contact the SEND Navigator Team - TheSENDNavigators@essex.gov.uk
