School and childcare
Childcare
Families may be able to get free childcare:
- working parents with children aged 9 months to 4 years up to 30 free hours a week
- not working and child aged 3 to 4, 15 free hours a week
- some 2‑year‑olds may qualify for free childcare
Childcare is safe and supportive.
Children learn through play and meet new friends.
Types of childcare include:
- nurseries
- pre-schools
- childminders
- after‑school clubs
To ask about places, contact the Education Team by texting Text CHILDCARE to 88440 or email: EarlyYears@southend.gov.uk
School places
Children aged 5 to 16 must go to school.
Guests need to fill in one form for all children.
You can:
- look at school websites
- use our school map
- ask us for advice
For more information see our schools and learning page or call 01702 212934 or email admissions@southend.gov.uk
Completed forms can be:
- dropped off
- posted
- emailed
- photographed and emailed
Whatever is easiest.