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inding out about the range of activities that are being run. The Community Centre is also the designated emergency hub for Southend West and can be utilised if Southend-on-Sea City Council declares an official state of emergency. You can contact the ... Read more
School admissions and appeals
individually.
Take time to understand the Southend Council admissions criteria and the criteria for any voluntary-aided schools or academies as they do not need to follow the Southend Council criteria and may apply rules based on other factors such ... Read more
Local education provision
individual school, usually in the Spring term prior to the starting date. You can apply for a place at any school but places are allocated by based on each school's admissions criteria, which will be published on their website. Keep an eye on o... Read more
Articles
Cafes with play areas or activities in Southend
Indie Rock
Aside from having a climbing wall and soft play area that can be booked in advance (and is great fun!!) Indie Rock also have a coffee shop, situated just inside the entrance. The coffee shop sells drinks, light bites and have a children'... Read more
The Keeping Together Scheme
individual then becomes separated from their party for any reason, they can easily seek help and be swiftly reunited with their parent, guardian or carer.
The bands are available from approximately 30 participating businesses across the town centre ... Read more
A handy guide for new parents in Southend or parents new to the area
individual provider if they accept the funding. From 2024, the funding will be amended and you can find all the updates here
Groups and classes
When you are ready to venture out, you may want to try a baby class which is a great way to bond with yo... Read more
Where to find your discounted tickets
inding this information may be difficult.
The majority of the retailers/schools will sell tickets for Adventure Island, Sealife and Adventure golf but this may vary.
All information was correct at the time of writing but please do check befor... Read more
An 'egg'citing trip to RHS Hyde Hall
inding out the different names for the vegetables in the Vegetable garden and running down the Clover Hill.
There is a children's play area to the right of the entrance called the Higgledy Hyde Play tower. It is definitely aimed at children 3 and up... Read more
Where to take Babies & Toddlers in Southend
Indirock soft play and climbing session
Indirock is an indoor bouldering wall and coffee shop, however on Tuesday and Friday mornings, they have sessions for under 5's. These sessions are unstructured, free play sessions with just parental supervisi... Read more
Climbing through half term at Indie Rock
Indie Rock. It is located upstairs in The Victoria Shopping Centre so nice and easy to get to in terms of public transport and parking.
They hold soft play sessions every Tuesday and Friday which can be booked online or via their social media. The s... Read more
Mum's guide to the 'Herd in the City' trail: Pit stops along the way
Indie Rock - Stop for a little bit of soft play/rock climbing or even just in the coffee shop and let the kids play in the play area
- Southend Pier and Railway
- Adventure Island/Adventure Inside - If you go on a rainy day like we did, take shelte... Read more
Days out and Activities for Teens & Pre-Teens
Indierock
Climbing wall - Rock Up Lakeside
Escape Rooms - Escape Live, Escape Southend
Go Karting - Team Sport, Basildon/ Lakeside Karting
Ice-skating - Sapphire Ice & Leisure Centre, Romford
Theme Park - Adventure Isl... Read more
Childcare choices: Help for Households
individually earn more than £8,670 (from April 2023) but less than £100,000 per year are eligible.
If you’re in a couple, the rules apply to both of you, so you must both earn at least £8,670 and neither one of you can ... Read more
Southend's Open Top Bus
Indie Rock - A fun indoor climbing wall, featuring a small soft play area on selected days. A lovely cafe serving small refreshments with a play area for the little ones!
Caddies - A unique 9-hole crazy golf course, shuffleboard, a giant ball pit an... Read more
Listings
Children's activity clubs & classes
Indirock
Age: 1 - Adult
Indirock is a bouldering wall and coffee shop inside The Victoria Centre on Southend-on-Sea high street, Essex.
If you're coming for a climb there's no need to book, just register then rock up! We also have soft play, courses, holiday drop-off sessions and much more - all bookable through our website.
Or swing by for a coffee and delicious... Read more
Contact details:
indirock.co.uk
01702969988
Location:
Unit F16-20, First Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend On Sea, SS2 5SRSession Times:
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Karate Essex
Age: 0 - Adult
Welcome to the British Martial Art & Karate Group! We are a dynamic community dedicated to promoting discipline, physical fitness, and self-defence through the art of karate in Essex
Chase Sports Centre - TUESDAY
Class 1: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join our experienced instructors and passionate practitioners as we empower individuals of all... Read more
Contact details:
karateessex.co.uk
07504814485
Location:
Chase Sports Centre, Court 1, 250 Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0PRMusic on Sea
Age: 5 - 18
At Music on Sea we provide music education and opportunities for those aged 5 to 18 in Southend. This can be in through Southend schools or the wider community.
We offer a range of services for students directly.
Instrument Hire
We hire a range of instruments to Southend students. These include flutes, clarinets, guitars, trumpets and more. Instrument hire is £30... Read more
Contact details:
www.musiconsea.co.uk
01702215861
Location:
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6ERRoydon Performing Arts School
Age: 3 - 5
Having established our academy in 2000 in Cyprus, we are now based off the Broadway in Leigh on-Sea. While our classes are suitable for children aged from 18 months, there is no upper age limit. Our devoted tutors coach individuals throughout Leigh on-Sea, Westcliff on-Sea, Hadleigh, Benfleet, and Southend. Adhering to the International Dance Teachers' Association examination... Read more
Contact details:
www.roydonacademy.com
01702 787588
Location:
Caedmon Hall, Pall Mall, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1RASession Times:
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West Leigh Swim School
Age: 0 - Adult
We are based in the grounds of West Leigh School in Leigh on Sea, Essex with a large indoor air heated swimming pool.
The swimming pool is managed by a fully qualified swim instructor and has a team of 9 qualified staff to teach all aspects of our water based activities.
Our management staff have also been working closely within the school for many years with three outstanding... Read more
Contact details:
www.westleighswimschool.co.uk
01702 471037
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Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS9 2JBSession Times:
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Education & childcare
Our aims are for Belfairs academy to become a 'culture of excellence' in education, as recognised in our Ofsted report. To help us achieve our aim we work closely with our families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of the opportunities provided.
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our... Read more
Contact details:
[email protected]
01702 509000
hide mapAt Chalkwell we are a community where we work as a team to help all of our children to achieve their best regardless of their needs, race, gender, disabilities or culture.
We encourage the children to have a positive attitude towards learning, playing, behaviour and relationships; through high expectations, positive reinforcement and an understanding of their individual... Read more
Contact details:
www.chalkwellhallinfants.co.uk
01702 478533
Set in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, Darlinghurst Academy prides itself on providing exciting opportunities for children throughout their educational journey, identifying and nurturing individual talents, preparing them for a happy and successful future.
Contact details:
www.darlinghurst.uk
01702 478379
Welcome to The Eastwood Academy website.
My philosophy is a very simple one - for all pupils to achieve beyond expectations. Everything that we do at the Academy is focused on achieving this aim.
Our website is a celebration of the wide range of our pupils' achievements and will give you an indication of the many opportunities available at the Academy.... Read more
Contact details:
www.eastwoodacademy.co.uk
01702 524341
Location:
Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS9 5UU(Click address to view map)
The Fairways Schools were built in 1952 and 1953 and Fairways Primary School was formed in September 1985, when the Infant and Junior schools merged. There are currently 432 pupils on roll and the school has a two-form entry, with most classes containing 30 children. The Speech and Language Resource Base is an integral part of the school, children who attend the Speech and Language Resource Base are... Read more
Contact details:
www.fairways.southend.sch.uk
01702 525693
