Social Care
Email this pageLooked after Children
Local Authorities duties and responsibilities for looked after children in education
Social Care Needs Assessment
How to request a social care needs assessment and what to expect
Disability Living Allowance and Benefits
Information on benefits entitlements and allowances
Social Care Element of an EHC plan
Guidance on the information the LA will seek around your child’s social care needs and social care assessments.
Support Groups, Respite Organisations
Information on local support groups and respite organisations
SENDIASS ASD Workshops
SENDIASS delivers bespoke training sessions online and face to face to parent/carers and for professionals, ensuring that all information shared is relevant and up to date.
Essex Short Breaks
Essex Short Breaks are now open to children and young people awaiting assessment for autism.