Free Online Event: Supporting Your Child's Transition to Secondary School
Thursday 25th June | 7:00–8:00pm | Zoom

 

Register your interest below to secure your place.

 

We'll send you an email with your Zoom joining link and final event details three days before the event, with a reminder on the day itself.

 

Attendance is free and open to all parents and carers. Following the event, attendees will also receive a practical handout summarising the key tips and advice shared by our speakers.

You'll also receive our monthly newsletter packed with expert advice, resources and practical guidance to help support children's mental health and wellbeing. You can opt out at any time.

 

https://mailchi.mp/nipinthebud.org/parent-zoom-live-signup-page

There will be opportunities for families to get involved in history trails around the museum, spot hazards in our fire safety room, partake in craft activities, sit on our fire engines (and squirt water).   We can also take referrals for families who don’t have working smoke alarms and arrange a free home visit.

 

The museum is free entry (but visits are by appointment only……..as we are on the site of an operational fire station).

If families are interested, could they please make a booking via Eventbrite:

 

Sunday 28^th June 2026:  Essex Fire Museum Open Day Tickets, Sunday 28 June  •  10:30 AM - 4 PM | Eventbrite 

  

 Suggested last admissions are 2.30pm.   This is just so that people have enough time to experience everything on site.

 

Our address and contact details are:

Essex Fire Museum

Grays Fire Station,

Hogg Lane,

Grays RM17 5QS

Phone: 01376 576847

Email: museum@essex-fire.gov.uk

Website:  Fire Museum (essex-fire.gov.uk)

We need your help to amplify our students' voices. Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has officially launched The Big Future, a landmark national survey designed to give children and young people a direct say in shaping their communities and national policy. 

 

Why Should Your Child Take Part?

The Children's Commissioner will take the direct views of our youth straight to the Government to influence future policies, services, and funding. The survey asks children about:

• Their biggest worries and concerns
• The positive changes they want locally
• Their hopes and aspirations for the years ahead
• What a good childhood truly looks like today

 

Survey Details & How to Complete It

• Who can enter: All children and young people aged 0 to 18.
• Time commitment: It takes less than 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
• Privacy: All responses are entirely anonymous and private.
• Adult support: Children can complete it independently, or parents/carers can complete it alongside younger children or those who need extra help. There are also accessible options available for children with SEND.

👉 Click here to complete the survey with your child: Take The Big Future Survey

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