Members: What’s On & Booking

Members: What's on?

Welcome!

This page shows everything you can access as a registered member.

MEMBERSHIP (FREE)

Available to families living in Castle Point, Rochford and Southend
Delivered through our Early Intervention Pathway, including appointments, workshops and online support.
Delivered by a team of SEND parents and carers with lived experience, DBS-checked and trauma-informed

Who can register

Families living in Castle Point, Rochford and Southend
Parents and carers of children and young people (0–25) who may need extra support
No diagnosis required

Families outside these areas can still access our open support across Essex

Registering helps you:

Connect with other families who understand
Feel more confident navigating education, health and SEND systems
Access practical tools, community events and activities
Get support with financial well-being and cost of living

Included as part of membership

Peer-to-Peer SEND Support Sessions: Monthly sessions in community locations and online
Workshops and guidance:Helping families understand neurodivergence and navigate education, health and SEND systems
Financial well-being, energy and cost of living support
Guidance and support with DLA, PIP and Carer’s Allowance
Household Support Fund (when available and funding allows)
Foodbank and fuel bank referrals
Priority Services Register (PSR)
Carer support and guidance
Carer break opportunities
Local SEND pathways and specialist services
Structured signposting and referrals
1:1 parent support appointments (subject to availability and funding)

Children & Family Activities

Children and family activities
Inclusive bouldering programme (in partnership with Indirock, Southend)
Parent and carer events (including our Christmas Carers Event)
Women’s wellbeing and peer support (Neurospicy Minds)

Membership Zone

Access practical tools and resources:

Sentence banks
DLA toolkit
Parent carer essentials
Digital tools directory

STRM Bouldering Club – Members Only

Weekly term-time bouldering at Indirock, Southend, exclusively for registered STRM members aged 6–17 with diagnosed, suspected or self-identified SEND.

Wednesdays during term time

Ages 6–11: 4:30–5:15pm
Ages 12–17: 5:15–6:00pm

10 funded places are available in each group. Parents/carers stay and supervise their child during the session.

New to STRM Bouldering? An induction is required before joining the weekly club.