Extra-Support for Families

21/05/2026

On today!! Come along to this lovely friendly group and meet Karen and Hayley from EXTRA, where they will be joined by Sarah From Essex Family Forum and Clare from Community Connect from Autism Anglia

No need to book, just turn up 🙂

☕💙 Parent SEND Support Drop-In – This Thursday! 💙☕

Are you a parent or carer of a child with additional needs?
Come along to our relaxed and welcoming Parent SEND Support Drop-In sessions at Alton Park Primary School.

These free monthly sessions are a chance to:
✨ Meet other parents and carers
✨ Have a cuppa and chat in a friendly, no-pressure environment
✨ Access support and guidance on SEND-related topics
✨ Learn practical strategies for supporting your child at home and in school
✨ Get advice around appointments, support services and the EHCP process

No diagnosis needed and refreshments are provided.

📍 Alton Park Primary School, CO15 1DL
🕤 9:30am – 11:30am

📅 Summer Term Dates:
• 21st May
• 25th June
• 16th July

We’re also pleased to be joined by Sarah from Essex Family Forum, and on 21st May & 16th July we’ll also welcome Clare from Community Connect from Autism Anglia.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re looking for advice, support, or simply a friendly space where people understand. 💙

No need to book, just turn up 🙂

20/05/2026

We are at the Clacton PCN event today at Pier Avenue Baptist Church where you can find out about lots of health and wellbeing services in our area!

On until 1pm today

18/05/2026

☕💙 Parent SEND Support Drop-In – This Thursday! 💙☕

Are you a parent or carer of a child with additional needs?
Come along to our relaxed and welcoming Parent SEND Support Drop-In sessions at Alton Park Primary School.

These free monthly sessions are a chance to:
✨ Meet other parents and carers
✨ Have a cuppa and chat in a friendly, no-pressure environment
✨ Access support and guidance on SEND-related topics
✨ Learn practical strategies for supporting your child at home and in school
✨ Get advice around appointments, support services and the EHCP process

No diagnosis needed and refreshments are provided.

📍 Alton Park Primary School, CO15 1DL
🕤 9:30am – 11:30am

📅 Summer Term Dates:
• 21st May
• 25th June
• 16th July

We’re also pleased to be joined by Sarah from Essex Family Forum, and on 21st May & 16th July we’ll also welcome Clare from Community Connect from Autism Anglia.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re looking for advice, support, or simply a friendly space where people understand. 💙

No need to book, just turn up 🙂

11/05/2026

YOUR SENSORY CHILD WORKSHOP 💙

Every child experiences the world differently — and sometimes those sensory experiences can have a huge impact on emotions, behaviour, communication and daily life.

Join us for our ‘Your Sensory Child’ workshop — a relaxed, supportive and informative session designed to help parents and carers better understand sensory needs and learn practical strategies that really help.

📅 Wednesday 13th May
🕤 9:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Monkwick Infant School, Colchester, CO28NN

You’ll explore:
✨ How children experience the world through their senses
✨ Why sensory differences can affect behaviour and emotions
✨ Practical support strategies for home and school
✨ Ways to better understand your child’s unique needs

A welcoming space for parents, carers and families 💛

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to book your free place or send us a message.

06/05/2026

📣 COLCHESTER PARENTS & CARERS – WE’RE COMING TO MONKWICK! 💙

Extra Support for Families is excited to be bringing TWO supportive and practical parent workshops to **Monkwick Infant School, Colchester** this summer — completely FREE to attend! 🎉

These welcoming workshops are designed to help parents and carers better understand their child’s behaviour, emotions and sensory needs, while giving you real-life strategies and reassurance you can use at home.

✨ Whether your child struggles with big emotions, challenging behaviour or sensory overwhelm, you are not alone — and these sessions are here to support you.

📍 **Monkwick Infant School, Colchester**

🌟 **YOUR SENSORY CHILD WORKSHOP**
📅 Wednesday 13th May
🕤 9.30am – 12pm

Explore:
✔️ How children experience the world through their senses
✔️ How sensory needs can affect emotions and behaviour
✔️ Practical strategies to support your child’s unique needs

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🌟 **COPING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR WORKSHOP**
📅 Monday 30th June
🕤 9.30am – 12pm

Learn:
✔️ Why behaviour happens
✔️ Possible triggers for challenging behaviour
✔️ Practical strategies to improve connection and relationships at home

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💬 Friendly, supportive and judgement-free
🎟️ FREE places available
📲 Scan the QR code on the posters to book your place

📧 mailto:[email protected]
📞 01255 475001
🌐 www.extrasupportforfamilies.co.uk

Please share with local parents, carers, schools and community groups 💙

01/05/2026

🌟 FREE Parent & Carer Workshops 🌟

We’re excited to be offering a series of supportive and informative workshops designed to help parents and carers better understand and support their children’s emotional wellbeing and needs. 💙

Our upcoming workshops include:

✨ ADHD Workshop
✨ Coping With Challenging Behaviour
✨ Emotional Regulation
✨ Your Sensory Child

Times dates and venues can be found on the leaflets

These welcoming sessions offer practical strategies, reassurance, and a chance to connect with others.

🎟️ All sessions are FREE to attend

👉 New attendees can book their place here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Summer26Ref

📩 If you have attended our courses or workshops before, there’s no need to complete the form again — simply send us your name and we’ll add you to the register.

Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit 💙

27/04/2026

🌟 **FREE Parent SEND Drop-In – You’re Invited!** 🌟

👥 **Special guests joining us:** Community Connect from Autism Anglia & Essex Family Forum
📅 **30th April & 21st May**

Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly chat with people who *get it*? Come along to our relaxed SEND drop-in sessions — no pressure, no judgement, just support 💙

☕ Grab a cuppa & connect with other parents & carers

**📍 Alton Park Primary School, CO15 1DL**
🕤 9:30–11:30am

**📅 Summer dates:**
30 April | 21 May | 25 June | 16 July

**We can help with:**
✔ Home & school strategies
✔ EHCP guidance
✔ Appointments & next steps
✔ General SEND support

✨ No diagnosis needed
✨ Free refreshments
✨ Friendly, welcoming space

💛 Drop in session, no need to book

27/04/2026

Last chance to join this lovely group tomorrow! Let us know if you’d like to come along!

20/04/2026

✨ Our Connective Family Programme for parents and carers starts again tomorrow! – And You Can Still Join Us! ✨

We’re so proud to share the impact of our Connective Family (NVR) programme from last term💛

📊 From our recent group of 27 parents across 24 families:

• 94% improved their understanding of co-regulation
• 94% felt more confident navigating challenging situations with their child.
• 94% feel more able to support others

💬 Families also saw:
• 82% improved communication with their child
• 82% better conflict resolution without arguments

❤️ And even more connection:
• 65% are enjoying time with their child more

🚨 Our next Connective Family programme starts TOMORROW!
🗓 Tuesday 21st April
⏰ 9:30 – 11:30am
📍 Jaywick Community Resource Centre

If your child or young person is showing challenging behaviours, this supportive, evidence-based programme could make a real difference.

📩 Book your place here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Summer26Ref or if you would like to come along to the first session and find out a little bit more, feel free to just turn up.

18/04/2026

👥 Support for Young People (16–25)
Essex Youth Service – NEET Support (16–18) supporting young people not in education, employment or training to:
• Find courses or training
• Explore job opportunities
• Build confidence and key skills
• Create CVs and applications

Please see graphic below for more information, or Contact details as follows:
0800 707 6384
[email protected]
www.youth.essex.gov.uk