Do you want to know more about how partner organisations work?
Or maybe you want to know more about the challenges partner organisations face and what opportunities they have that could support you?
Have you ever wondered why partners make the decisions they do?
Or do you want to understand how other organisations risk assess and manage that risk?
How would you go about finding community and voluntary services that are available for the people you work with?
If the answer is yes to any of the above questions, come along and join us for one of our Getting to know your Partners lunchtime sessions.
These sessions will include a Q&A and you can ask your colleagues anything to do with their organisations, services and daily practices, to help you gain a better understanding and promote an improved collaborative working approach.
Thursday 18 September 2025
12.30pm to 1.30pm
Session details: Hear from Essex County Council Education teams to gain an understanding of the local authority role in Education. You will hear from colleagues from teams such as Education Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs, Access and Attendance.
Book a place: Education booking.
Wednesday 22 October 2025
12.30pm to 1.30pm
Session details: Find out about the services provided and supported by the youth service across the county. What is a young carer, identifying young carers, how to make referrals. Targeted programmes and Duke of Edinburgh awards program.
Book a place: Youth Service and Young Carers booking.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
12.30pm to 1.30pm
Session details: With 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence starting on 25 November 2025, join the Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) and learn more about the domestic abuse pathways and targeted support programmes in Essex.
Book a place: SETDAB booking.
Wednesday 17 December 2025
12.30pm to 1.30pm
Session details: Phoenix Futures offers enhanced support for people and their families within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Essex. A new service in partnership with the existing Essex Countywide Travellers’ Unit (ECTU) within Essex County Council (ECC) delivering enhanced support to people and their families within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Essex. The service will work with the communities to understand their support needs, using outreach, signposting, onward referrals, advocacy, and accompanying people to appointments as needed. The service aims to reduce the stigma, which is often a barrier to services for communities, and improve health inequalities.
Book a place: Phoenix Futures booking.
These sessions are free to attend but you may be charged for cancellation. There is £10 for non-attendance.