SNAP - Special Needs And Parents. Registered charity (No.1077787)

Secondary School help

Essential reading for parents who have children with additional needs in years 4 to 6 at mainstream school. Our newly produced information booklet has practical advice and strategies to help with the transition to Secondary School.

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Summer support

Here's the first of our series of Information Sheets that is part of this year's Summer Survival Guide - full of both home and away day activities and ideas to support families over the Summer holidays.

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Sweepstake Packs

Welcome back GBBO and Strictly! Our packs make it easy and fun to organise a Sweepstake with family, friends and colleagues and raise funds for SNAP.

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A slice of SNAP life

The bumper 12 page summer edition of SNAP Matters is out now. We hope you enjoy reading the latest issue of our popular magazine that updates everyone about all things SNAP.

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SNAP Helpline

We want you to know we are here to help all our families during this difficult time. Our phone and email Helpline is continuing to provide an essential listening ear for parents and carers for both registered/new families.

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Magical miles challenge

We hope to encourage our fabulous supporters to walk/trike/ wheelchair/pushchair any distance of their choosing during the month of September.How many miles can we collectively achieve?

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SNAP are a lifeline

“Having somewhere to go, where she can be effortlessly Ava, is a gift." That is how mum Liz sums up SNAP who have been helping her family for the past decade.

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Coronavirus Family Guide

Helping to navigate challenging times with information, advice, strategies, ideas and further reading on a range of topics such as home education, anxiety and explaining the virus to your children.

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If you have a child between 0 – 25 years who has any special need or disability and you live in Essex, then we are here for you and your family.

No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services.

Registered Charity Number: 1077787

Need our Support?

SNAP informs, encourages and supports parents and carers, enabling you to provide the best possible help to your children via a range of online resources, together with activities and services at our centre

Explore Our Directory

A comprehensive online guide of useful contacts for the benefit of everyone in Essex concerned with the welfare of children and young people with special needs and disabilities

Information Network

Useful information for families on social and training opportunities, events and useful articles, sorted by age relevance and updated fortnightly

Events

Our calendar is packed with events – social, community and personal challenges – which rely on the support of you, your family and friends; your participation means a lot

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Your support means we can continue to provide vital activities and services which help local families; see how you can make a difference

SNAP Charity Awareness Week is back for 2020 from 27th September until 3rd October. Look out for more details coming very soon and get involved: 'Let's tackle anxiety together!'
Join SNAP this STEP-tember as we embark on a virtual journey together. We hope to encourage our supporters to get sponsored to walk/jog/trike/wheelchair/pushchair any distance of their choosing during the month of September. Let's see how far we can get from The SNAP Centre when we add up everyone's miles!

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Issues around your child’s eating?

Take a look at our SNAP information sheet on eating for tips and advice.

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