Find out about Essex Short Breaks and how to access them
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Support videos for parents and carers early in their SEND journey
28 September 2026
Join one of our online engagement sessions this October to share your views on Short Breaks Community Clubs and Activities in Essex and help shape future commissioning. Booking link can be found in this article.
30 January 2026
Bookings for caravans and beach huts are now live for families registered with us whose child or young person has a SEND diagnosis.
15 October 2025
350 tickets to the relaxed pantomime performance of "Mother Goose" at The Mercury Theatre, Colchester and 223 tickets to the relaxed performance of "Aladdin" at The Chelmsford Theatre will soon be available to Essex Short Breaks registered children and families.