Welcome to the Summer Term 2026 edition of Communication Corner, our termly newsletter from Children’s Speech and Language Therapy. In this issue, we share updates from the schools we support, practical speech and language tips for the summer holidays, information...
Children’s Occupational Therapy is launching a series of new drop-in sessions for education staff, designed to provide practical advice, support and guidance for schools across the county. Delivered via Microsoft Teams, the sessions will give SENCos and school staff...
Children’s Occupational Therapy is launching a new series of virtual drop-in sessions for education staff, designed to make support more accessible to schools. Delivered via Microsoft Teams, these sessions will run on selected dates from January to May 2026, offering...
Where to start Are you looking for help with your child’s education, health or care needs, but you’re not sure where to start? Take a look at this useful leaflet to see the steps you can take to get support for your child. Further information can be found...
The Association of Pediatric Chartered Physiotherapists has produced a useful leaflet on bottom shuffling. Take a look here.
Child waiting for Autism Assessment? Essex SEND IASS are holding free autism parent workshops. 31st January 2025 - Holiday Inn Brentwood 10am until 2pm Understanding and Managing A Child’s Responses with Proactive Training 5th February 2025 - Pontlands Park...
Essex SEND IASS are holding free parent workshops ‘Exploring Communication Differences. Sleep. Extraordinary Senses and Distressed Responses’ Monday 4 November online with Autism Specialist Teachers 7pm until 9:30pm ‘Move, play, stretch, feel, breathe, believe and...
Developmental Language Disorder is a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason. The 2024 DLDDAY theme is Speak Up for DLD, calling on the community to speak up for the...
Speech and Language UK It is not easy learning to understand and manage your child’s speech and language challenges. Getting the right information and support can be hard work. We have created two workshops just for parents and carers. These sessions will help you to...
The Essex Local Offer Roadshows are events for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Attendees can access information from various professionals, including education and health teams. The roadshows are held three times...
Provide’s Children and Family Services are pleased to announce the launch of their new webinar series, which are free to attend and cover a wide range of topics relevant to the children and families in our care. Please click here to find out more about the webinar programme and to register your interest in attending.