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Children & Young People

Supporting children and young people in Essex with learning disabilities / additional needs to have successful  journeys towards more independent adult lives.

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InterAct has 20 years’ experience of working with children and young people in Essex with learning disabilities / additional needs, responding in fresh & person-centred ways to changing needs and opportunities, with a particular focus on supporting teenagers to have successful  journeys towards more independent adult lives.

Currently, InterAct’s largest programme is ‘Short Breaks’: our range of clubs & activities for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), ages 8-18.

Discover our short breaks, clubs and activities

The Together Club is run by InterAct specifically for young adults with additional needs between the ages of 18-25.

Discover the Together Club

InterAct’s works alongside a wide range of other local organisations and services, so that children, young people and families can receive appropriate support and opportunities.

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InterAct’s other projects for young people aim to enable them to feel more confident in facing the future, so they can be more included within their local communities, and have a stronger voice on issues affecting their lives.

“InterAct has made such a massively positive impact on us, as a family. It enables Harry to have lots of fun whilst developing his social + independence skills… and it allows me some respite and 1:1 time with my daughter”