Braintree

Child & Young People Support and Activity Groups
Name		Description	Website
Essex Local Offer		Gives details of all services available in Essex to young people with SEN aged 0-25.	Click here
La Danse Fantastique		A long-standing performing arts school for mixed ability students with a passion for dance and music	Click here
POP Essex		Pop Essex provides support and play sessions for SEND families. Currently held at the Braintree MENCAP Building.	Click here
PARC- Play and Resource Centre		Provides play and recreation facilities for children with additional needs in Essex and short break care for their families and carers.	Click here
MENCAP Play and Activity Respite Scheme		A play and respite scheme to provide time for children and respite for parents and siblings, for children aged 5-19 years.	Click here
TT Trampolining and Gymnastics club		A personal, educational, safe and inviting club for all ages to participate in at recreational and competitive levels including gymnastics, freestyle and trampolining	Click here
Adult Support and Activity Groups
BFriends	BFriends is a new befriending service for those over the age of 18 that identify as having a learning disability and/or Autism in the Chelmsford and Braintree areas. Ideal if you want to make new friends, learn a new skill, gain confidence with independent living and set up your own interest club.		Click here
Braintree Autism support Group	Informal group for people of all ages with autism and their families/carers		Click here
Braintree Mencap	Offer a variety of activity clubs including, wellness, arts & crafts, keeping active, and drama		Click here
Gateway Club- Braintree	Large social club for adults with a learning disability. Different activities each week		Click here
Parent/Carer Support and Activity Groups
POP Essex	Pop Essex provides support and play sessions for SEND families. Currently held at the Braintree MENCAP Building.		Click here
PARC- Play and Resource Centre	Provides play and recreation facilities for children with additional needs in Essex and short break care for their families and carers		Click here

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