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

Our Sessions & Activities

Making Sense of SEND: Drop-In

Got a SEND question? Come and ask us.

Not sure where to start, who to ask or what to do next?

Come along to one of our Making Sense of SEND Drop-Ins and speak to the STRM team for friendly, practical support.

We can help you with:

  • 🧠 Understanding your child’s needs
  • 🏫 School and education
  • 📝 Referrals, assessments and SEND processes
  • 🔎 Finding services and local support
  • 💬 Working out what to do next

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come. Bring your questions, tell us what’s happening and we can help you make sense of your options and next steps.

No diagnosis needed. No appointment needed. Everyone welcome.

September Drop-In Dates

Tuesday 8 September – Southend
The Hang Out Venue, Ground Floor, 62 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PG
9:15am–11:15am

Thursday 10 September – Benfleet
STRM HQ Benfleet, 320D High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HB (off Meggison Way)
10:00am–11:30am

Thursday 24 September – Rochford
Rochford WI Hall, 19 West Street, Rochford, SS4 1BE
10:00am–12:00pm

Tuesday 29 September – Shoeburyness
Youth & Community Centre, Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9NS
9:30am–11:30am

Just drop in at any time during the session. There’s no need to book.

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.

A NEW ADVENTURE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!

We’re excited to introduce STRM’s brand-new Monthly Play Sessions at Monkey Bizness Rochford! 🎉

Thanks to our amazing supporters, monthly donors and parents who fundraise for STRM, we’re able to heavily subsidise these sessions for our families.

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

STRM Member Prices:
Ages 1–3 — £2.50
Ages 4–13 — £3.00
Adults — £1.50

📍 Monkey Bizness, Rochford
⏰ 4:00–5:45pm
🎟️ Just 20 children’s spaces per session

STRM families will have access to a dedicated private party room to use as a quieter base, with a STRM Family Support Worker on hand throughout.

Please note, the play centre remains open to the public and this is not a drop-off session. Adults must book a ticket and remain responsible for their child.

Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please read the Monkey Bizness Rules of Play and STRM Terms & Conditions when booking.

Please note, this is not a private hire of the play centre or a drop-off session. Adults must book and remain responsible for their child.

Tuesday 15 September

Neurospicy Minds for Women | 6:30–8:00pm

Wednesday 16 September

Warm Wednesday | 10:30am–12:30pm