PARC (Essex) is a registered charity, Based in the beautiful setting of the Great Notley country park, near Braintree, Essex.

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PARC exists to provide support to families who have a child or children with any type of additional need from a very early stage.  We have a range of children on our books including those with speech and language difficulties, autistic spectrum, epilepsy and those with physical and learning difficulties. 

PARC offers services that covers a wide range of activities with children of every age and ability, including pre-school services, activities clubs, youth clubs, sports clubs and weekend and holiday respite. We also offer Sunday morning “stay and play”. Above all PARC is a place where Children can develop, learn and have fun, in a safe and friendly environment that caters for their special needs.

PARC-Essex has been developed by a group of parents who have children with additional needs and has grown to help over 250 families with special needs children. PARC has recently moved into its £550,000 purpose built Play And Resource Centre building, with fantastic facilities including a large main hall, kitchen and meeting rooms, sensory rooms, and ball play area. PARC-Essex also has an outdoor adventure playground.

Parents can contact us direct as there is no formal referral process. Details via the About Parc page.

PARC Accounts are available via the Donations Page

PARC is always looking for  volunteers to help run it services. “Volunteering for Parc is enjoyable, is a good way to meet people, can help you gain valuable experience and help you give something back to your community. Click here for further details.

Following a recent Ofsted inspection PARC is pleased to announce it received an overall rating of “outstanding”. The report and further details can be found here.