Useful Links and Resources
At Lexden Springs School, we understand how important it is for families to have access to helpful information, practical advice and specialist support.
We have brought together a range of resources, organisations and services to support parents, carers, children and young people. These include communication tools, health and wellbeing advice, SEND support and information about keeping children safe.
Communication and Learning Resources
Core communication boards are used in school to support pupils with communication, understanding and expressing their needs.
Our Core Board Presentation provides guidance on how these boards can be used at home to support your child's communication.
Downloadable communication resources:
Common visuals used in school
Communication lanyard
Core board – 6 x 5
Core board – alphabet chart
Visuals – class names
Core board – snack (4×4)
Additional Communication Resources
Rix Wiki
A person-centred multimedia tool that supports indviduals and families in sharing information, experiences and achievenments.
Carol Gray Social Stories
Information about Social Stories, which can help children and young people understand situations, experiences and social expectations.
SEND Advice and Family Support
Snap Information Sheets
Easy-to-read information sheets offering practical advice, useful link and strategies for families of children and young people with additional needs
Short Breaks Resources
Videos and resources designed to help families understand and support their neurodivergent children, particularly those at the beginning of their SEND journey.
SEND Sensation
A partnership of local organisations working to promote inclusive opportunities and positive experiences for children and young people with SEND.
Families in Focus Essex
Advice, information and support for families of children and young people aged 0–25 with disabilities and additional needs across Essex.
A charity providing grants and practical support to eligible families raising disabled or seriously ill children.
Essex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Information and links to support groups and organisations for children and young people with SEND and their families.
Health and Wellbeing
Children's Health and Everyday care
ERIC – The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
Information, advice and resources to help families manage children's toileting, continence and bowel and bladder health.
Community Hygiene Concern – Bug Busting
Practical advice for parents and carers on identifying and managing head lice.
Head Lice Prevention, Detection and Eradication
Downloadable guidance on preventing, identifying and treating head lice.
Access to NHS health advice and information to help parents and carers recognise illness and support their children's health.
Specialist NHS and Community Health Services
Learning Disability and Autism Support – ESNEFT
Information about hospital support for people with learning disabilities and autism, including learning disability liaison services and useful resources.
Children's Community Nursing Team – EPUT
Information about community nursing services supporting children and young people with healthcare needs.
Children's Learning Disability Service – EPUT
A specialist healthcare service supporting children with moderate to severe learning disabilities, including assessment and advice relating to behaviours that challenge. The website also provides helpful resources for families.
North Essex Learning Disability Service – Adult Services
Information about community learning disability services for adults, including support during the transition from children's to adult healthcare services.
Safeguarding and Online Safety
Advice and resources for parents and carers on keeping children safe, recognising concerns and supporting their wellbeing.
Free, confidential support and advice for children and young people.
Information and resources to help children and young people stay safe, including online safety.
Online safety guidance for parents and carers, including advice about internet use, mobile phones and online risks.
Information and practical advice to help parents and carers support children through a range of challenges, including online safety, wellbeing and growing independence.
Independence, Activities and Preparing for Adulthood
Support and information for children, young people and families, including young carers.
InterAct and Local SEND Activities
Information about local organisations and opportunities for young people with SEND to take part in activities, develop friendships, build confidence and learn new skills.
For young people approaching adulthood, families may also find the adult learning disability services listed in our Health and Wellbeing section helpful.
Need Further Support?
If you are unsure which resources may be most helpful for your child or family, please contact the school. Our staff will be happy to help direct you towards appropriate information and support.
Please note: The external websites listed on this page are provided for information. Lexden Springs School is not responsible for the content of external websites or services.