Thurrock & Castle Point Child Support and Activity Groups Name Description Telephone/Email Website Grangewaters outdoor Education Centre Offers special days for groups of people of all ages with physical and/or learning difficulties to try water sports, high ropes, climbing and other activities 01708 855228 [email protected] Click here Thurrock Play Network- Pyramid Resource Centre Provides advice, support and resources for play and recreation. Have a resource centre to purchase low cost resources for recreation and play 01375 387738 [email protected] Click here The Sunshine Centre For children up to 18 years with a range of needs, behavioural, physical or learning difficulties. Includes a sensory room and open for parents and siblings too 01375 652200 [email protected] Click here NAS Thurrock Runs various activity groups for children with Autism [email protected] Click here Aladdin’s Cave and Sports Locker Sensory and sports resources available to borrow for free. All matched to individual special needs 01708 852006 [email protected] Click here Short Breaks For children and young people with disabilities up to the age of 18 and their families in Thurrock Click here Essex Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Castlepoint to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Click here Thurrock Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Thurrock to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Click here Adult Support and Activity Groups Grangewaters outdoor Education Centre Offers special days for groups of people of all ages with physical and/or learning difficulties to try water sports, high ropes, climbing and other activities 01708 855228 [email protected] Click here Open Door Works with young people and vulnerable adults providing information and support to enable them to become active members of the community. Various projects run 01708 856850 Click here Essex Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Castlepoint to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Click here Thurrock Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Thurrock to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Click here Parent and Carer Support National Autistic Society Thurrock Runs a social group for parents / carers to meet people informally and make new friends [email protected] Click here Specialist Disability Service Provides a range of support for families of children with additional needs Click here Parent’s Aid Aims to help families stay together and achieve independence from state intervention by providing a range of services that assist and support parents who need help to overcome difficulties 24/7 line- 01268 763631 07890 861255 [email protected] [email protected] Click here Carers Choice Offers support for carers by providing short breaks, practical and emotional support 01268 881130 Click here Essex Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Castlepoint for parents / carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEN Click here Thurrock Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Thurrock for parents / carers of childrena nd young people aged 0-25 with SEN Click here