Southend SEND Network Hub

The Southend SEND Network is for organisations and groups that support local children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their families.

The Network is a collaboration between Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) and the SEND Local Offer Team on behalf of the Southend SEND Area Partnership.

The SEND Network was set up to:

• ensure the local community is better informed about services and support
• help families understand how the Partnership is working to deliver local SEND services
• reach and engage more families and increase participation in co-production
• ensure the voice of local families, groups and stakeholders are captured, fed back, and heard across the Partnership
• strengthen relationships across the Southend SEND community

Network members receive:

• information and updates from the SEND Area Partnership
• details of co-production and engagement activities
• invitations to complete surveys and take part in consultations

Benefits of joining the SEND Network:

• Network with other professionals to share experiences and knowledge.
• Learn about new SEND initiatives in Southend.
• Share valuable feedback from local families about their priorities, issues and preferred solutions.

How to join the SEND Network:

Simply complete a consent form and provide your contact details. You can do this electronically through this link.

View current SEND Network members.

If you need any help, or have any questions, please email localoffer@southend.gov.uk