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

Tea & Talk – Upcoming Sessions

Southend (Tuesdays | 9:15–11:15) The Hangout, Southend

12^th May, 2^nd June, 7th July, 8^th September, 6^th October, 3^rd November

Benfleet (Thursdays | 10:00–11:30) STRM HQ, Benfleet

14^th May, 11^th June, 9^th July, 10^th September, 8^th October, 12^th November

Rochford (Thursdays | 10:00–12:00) WI Hall, Rochford

21^st May, 25^th June, 16^th July, 24^th September, 15^th October, 19^th November

Shoebury (Tuesdays | 9:30–11:30) Shoeburyness Youth & Community Centre
23^rd June, 14^th July, 29^th September, 20^th October, 24^th November

Dates vary slightly each month – please check our booking page for the latest sessions.

Eating & Neurodivergence Monthly In-Person Peer Support at STRM HQ Benfleet

Time: 10:00 – 11:30am

22^nd June, 13^th July, 21^st September, 19^th October, 16^th November

Dates vary slightly each month – please check our booking page for the latest sessions.

Eating & Neurodivergence Online Lunch& Learn

Time: 12:00pm– 1:00pm

11^th May, 8^th June, 6^th July, 7^th September, 5^th October, 2^nd November

Dates vary slightly each month – please check our booking page for the latest sessions.

Bouldering Club with Indirock

Our STRM Bouldering Club runs every Wednesday during term time at Indirock, Southend.

This session is for STRM members and is suitable for children and young people aged 6–17 with diagnosed, suspected or emerging SEND needs.

Bouldering is climbing without ropes, using soft mats, colour, movement and fun. It can help children and young people build confidence, coordination, strength, problem-solving skills and independence.

When: Wednesdays, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Term Time Only
Where: Indirock, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-on-Sea
Age: 6–17
Booking: Bookable for STRM members only
Supervision: Parents/carers must stay during the session

New families will need to register with STRM before accessing the booking link.

Warm Wednesdays - Centre of Warmth Drop-In – for SEND Parents & Carers at STRM HQ, Benfleet

Support available includes:

SEND support & guidance
Activity Tables
Energy bills & financial advice
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) & Carer’s Allowance guidance
Priority Services Register (PSR) sign-up
Household Support Fund information
Food and wider cost-of-living support
Free items and take-away resources
Digital support (forms, access, and online help)

Neurospicy Minds for Women at STRM HQ, Benfleet

You asked for a space just for you.
Not parenting. Not firefighting. Not masking.
A space to connect, reflect and breathe.
So we built it.

Peer-led and therapist-supported Led by Maggie Cleary (CEO, STRM) & Tanika Falmer (Vital Minds Counselling)

Time 6:30pm 8:00pm

19^th May, 16^th June, 21^st July, 15^th September, 20^th August

Neurospicy Minds for Women is a relaxed, adult-only support space for ADHD and autistic women including those who self-identify.

Open to STRM Members and Essex women.
STRM Members receive priority booking.

Each month focuses on a different theme, including identity, burnout, masking, emotional regulation, relationships and self-advocacy.

Sessions include:
• Guided peer discussion
• Accessible psychoeducation
• A short movement break
• Structured reflection
• Tea and coffee

There is no pressure to share. You are welcome to take breaks at any time.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend.
This is a facilitated peer support space, not therapy.

Booking Information
All bookings are available on our Members Booking Page.
Registered members receive the password through regular emails and WhatsApp updates (if consent was given at registration).

Led by Maggie Cleary, CEO of STRM (SEND the Right Message), ADHD diagnosed, trained in trauma-informed practice and a Level 5 Safeguarding Lead, alongside Tanika Farmer from Vital Minds Counselling. A qualified integrative counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS, with specialist training in eating disorders, safeguarding and neurodivergence-related mental health, who also works in counselling education.