Family information directory

Taddies offers a warm welcome to families and children with additional health and educational needs providing support and planned opportunities to learn through play and fun. Our two hour multisensory sessions are organised by experienced staff from The Children's Trust School, offered on a weekly basis… Read more

Free access group for young women, open on Tuesday between 6.30-8.30pm for those between 11-19 (25 with SEND). The group tend to do different projects over a set period of time to meet the needs of the young women who come along.for more info contact… Read more

A free club where you can meet friends in a safe place, take part in a wide range of fun activities, get help with things that are important to you and develop key life skills. Run in partnership with St Andrew's Youth. Open on Wednesday… Read more

Face2Face hosts a number of informal get-togethers which are friendly, free and an opportunity for parent carers to meet each other, exchange information and talk to others who understand. Read more

Cambian Red Rose School is an independent, DfE registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 30 students, aged 5 to 18 years. Read more

The Performing Arts Children’s Charity runs classes for children with disabilities. Through the Performing Arts they promote independence and self-confidence and help build a brighter future for children with Autism, Down’s syndrome, Hearing Impairment, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities. Workshops are held in Hampton, Colchester and… Read more

Caleidoscope is an autism support group based in Caterham which: delivers workshops and training for parents/carers, schools and workplaces promotes equality and inclusion raises awareness of autism by organising local events organises activities for autistic children and their families so they feel less excluded Read more

Sparklers is a charitable organisation providing support for families where an individual is diagnosed or is being investigated for SEND. Sparklers have an information Facebook page for sharing helpful information and events and a closed group which provides a safe space for sharing and providing advice… Read more

Get Up and Go is a multi-activity class held on Thursday mornings for adults with profound learning disabilities. Read more

A friendly and relaxed place where adults experiencing mental ill-health can support and encourage one another. This group is for those who struggle with mental health issues who would benefit from company and a safe environment. Whilst not offering any direct counselling or medical advice/support,… Read more