Upcoming sessions:
For those awaiting assessment under the Lighthouse Autism pathway / ADHD pathway. Sessions cover what to expect and then advice on various different topics such as sleep behaviour and anxiety.
Please email us to book a place, [email protected] or [email protected]
Dates:
- 6 May 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 20 May 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 3 June 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 17 June 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 1 July 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 15 July 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 12 August 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 26 August 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 9 September 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 23 September 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 7 October 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 21 October 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 4 November 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 18 November 2026, 1pm to 3pm
- 02 December 2026, 1pm t 3pm
- 16 December 2012, 1pm to 3pm
For those awaiting assessment under the Lighthouse Autism pathway. Covering what to expect and then advice on Play and Communication. Links sent via email. Please email to book a place, [email protected]
Dates:
- 26 May 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 21 July 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 29 September 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 24 November 2026, 10am to 12pm
To book a place please email [email protected]
Dates:
- 13 May 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am
- 19 August 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am
- 11 November 2026, 9.30 to 10.30am
To book a place please email [email protected]
Date and time for under 5s
- 5 May 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 14 August 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 3 November 2026, 10am to 12pm
To book a place please email [email protected]
Dates:
- 10 June 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am
- 16 September 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am
- 9 December, 9.30am to 10.30am
These sessions are for children under the care of the Lighthouse Child Development Centre or who have a diagnosed neurodivergent condition.
To book a place please email – [email protected]
A link to join will be emailed 5 minutes before the session begins.
Date and time
- 9 July 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 28 October 2026, 10am to 12pm
Date and time for under 5s
- 29 July 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 7 October 2026, 10am to 12pm
To book a place please email [email protected]
Date and time to be confirmed.
The Southend Council SEND Team, along with a range of services, hold monthly informal and friendly drop-in sessions to offer families clear
information and advice.
- No booking needed
- From 9:00 to 11:00 am
View all the surgeries and their locations here.
A member of the Lighthouse team will be at the surgeries organised by Livewell Southend.
- 26 June 2026, 9am to 11am
Cecil Jones Academy
Eastern Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 4BU
- 24 September 2026, 9am to 11am
Milton Hall
Primary School Salisbury Avenue
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 7AU
- 11 December, 9am to 11am
Charter Suite
Southend Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 9SB
A member of the Lighthouse team will be at the coffee morning at the below dates organised by Southend SEND Independent Forum.
Parent carers can get together to share their experiences.
Location
Southend Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 9SB
Date and time
- 16 June 2026, 10am to 12pm
- 10 November 2026, 10am to 12pm
All sessions will be run by Little Heroes. Please contact them to book a place, [email protected]
Looking at neurodivse conditions
14 May 2026, 10am to 12pm
Restrictive eating – how to support
16 July 2026, 10am to 12pm