1st Wheelz Driving School

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1st Wheelz Driving School
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Condition(s)
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Short Description
Essex driving school with experience in teaching students with autism.
Telephone Number
07734 101304
Town
Brentwood
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

SNAP family Helen Burns requested to go on the directory 21/2/20 AP

Last Contacted
21/02/2020
Last Updated
21/02/2020
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5 Point Scale

Name
5 Point Scale
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
5 Point Scale was developed to share information about the use of the 5-point scale and other systems to teach social and emotional concepts to individuals on the autism spectrum.
Website Address
http://www.5pointscale.com
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 9/9/16. added facebook and instagram AC 13/9/23

Last Updated
13/09/2023
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ABA Services and Solutions

Name
ABA Services and Solutions
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
A behavioural service provider using a behaviour analytic evidence-based approach for impactful behaviour support.
Website Address
http://www.aba-servicesandsolutions.co.uk
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Rhian Mitchell -

Last Updated
05/09/2023
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Ace Centre

Name
Ace Centre
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Ace Centre provides support, advice, technology and training to enable people with complex communication needs to express themselves and meet their full potential.
Telephone Number
0800 080 3115
Website Address
https://acecentre.org.uk/
County
Oxfordshire
Address
OX14 1RG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 23.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14. Phone call made 1.4.14 - name changed to Ace Centre (removed 'Advisory Trust') (merged with ACE Centre North). Address, email and website changed LMupdated address using info from website -RC 31/8/16. Updated contact details and description 23/11/2020 AP. Instagram added AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Adult Community Learning

Name
Adult Community Learning
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Adult Community Learning offers hundreds of courses and training programmes across Essex, including a supported learning programme.
Telephone Number
0345 603 7635
Website Address
http://www.aclessex.com/
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK 16/2/10 - info from web, consent over phone. EGChanged to generic website link to ECC. 21.7.14 AP Removed website: www.essex.gov.uk/Education-Schools/Adult-Learning/Pages/Find-your-Local-Centre.aspx as link doesn't work - RC 19/07/2016Changed website to http://www.aclessex.com/ 3/10/17 AP

Last Contacted
02/10/2016
Last Updated
23/11/2020
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Alliance For Inclusive Education

Name
Alliance For Inclusive Education
Category
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Yes
Short Description
ALLFIE’s vision is ‘a world where inclusive education is a right not a struggle’
Telephone Number
020 7737 6030
Website Address
https://www.allfie.org.uk/
Address
SW9 7AA
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

removed fax number, changed tel number, updated address and added a cantact name - consent via email from Tara Flood - 25/11/09Refresh Project - checked details online. All still correct 14.7.14 LM

Last Contacted
14/07/2014
Last Updated
24/11/2020
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Ask Ellie

Name
Ask Ellie
Category
,
Short Description
Ellie is a free AI-powered legal assistant to help with EHCPs, SEND law, appeals, and everyday challenges.
Website Address
https://www.askellie.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
06/03/2025
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Autism Education Trust

Name
Autism Education Trust
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Autism Education Trust (AET) helps children and young people with autism to receive an education, enabling them to reach their potential.
Telephone Number
0207 903 3650
Website Address
http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/
Address
EC1V 1NG
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16. Amended description 24/11/20 AP

Last Updated
24/11/2020
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Ayoa (formerly iMindMap)

Name
Ayoa (formerly iMindMap)
Category
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No
Short Description
Ayoa (previously known as iMindMap) is an online whiteboard app that combines mind mapping, task management and team collaboration features that have been designed to support neurodiverse individuals.
Telephone Number
0203 818 8245
Website Address
https://ayoa.com
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Moved from useful links to own entry - 30.10.17 BB. Updated from email from Louise Cunnah 26/2/2021. AP.

Last Contacted
30/10/2017
Last Updated
26/02/2021
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Barnardo’s

Name
Barnardo’s
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Yes
Short Description
Barnardo's helps almost 120,000 children, young people and their families who face issues such as disability, abuse, homelessness and family bereavement.
Website Address
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/
Town
Crawley
County
West Sussex
Address
RH10 9NE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13- bounceback, email 2 sent via web form on 31.10.13No answer on phone, info checked on website - all correct, except contact name removed and email changed LMUpdated by PK 05/08/2016 following research from APUpdated website as link not working - RC 14/7/17. removed phone number AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
31/10/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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BBC Bitesize

Name
BBC Bitesize
Category
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Yes
Short Description
BBC Bitesize is the BBC's study support service for students, covering GCSE, KS3, KS1 and 2.
Website Address
https://www.bbc.com/education
Age Relevance
11+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 6/9/16. Removed facebook AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Benson School of Motoring

Name
Benson School of Motoring
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Yes
Short Description
Benson School of Motoring offers driving lessons with experienced driving instructors. Tina Runnalls has experience of working with pupils with additional needs and is able to communicate using British Sign Language.
Telephone Number
0800 019 0800
Website Address
http://www.bensonschoolofmotoring.co.uk/
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Completed a Directory submission form. BB added to the Directory - 17.10.17. updated phone number and email AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
17/10/2017
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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BOSP Skills 4 Life

Name
BOSP Skills 4 Life
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No
Short Description
Weekday opportunities for 18 to 25 year olds, from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Telephone Number
01268 553117
Website Address
www.bosp.co.uk
Town
Basildon
County
Essex
Address
SS16 4UH
Age Relevance
16+
Last Contacted
19/07/2023
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Cambian Group

Name
Cambian Group
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Cambian is one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Its services have a specific focus on individuals who present with high severity needs.
Telephone Number
0161 507 3723
Website Address
http://www.cambiangroup.com/
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - new entry received on 02.12.13. Consent given by Lenka Broumova. Added 06.02.14 LMupdated address using info from website - RC 4/8/16. Refresh 27/8/21 AP

Last Contacted
12/02/2013
Last Updated
27/08/2021
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Cardrome Learner Centre

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Cardrome Learner Centre
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Yes
Short Description
Cardrome Learner Centre is a 12 acre private road complex that offers the opportunity to drive. They welcome children and adults with special needs. They can arrange rehabilitative tuition and driving lessons for confidence building.
Telephone Number
01708 471340
Website Address
http://www.drivecardrome.com/
County
Essex
Address
RM12 4EU
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent not sought as info from website PK 09/02/2016

Last Contacted
02/09/2016
Last Updated
24/11/2020
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Cellfield Essex Dyslexia Centre

Name
Cellfield Essex Dyslexia Centre
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Brentwood-based company offering advice, dyslexia screening, full dyslexia diagnostic assessments with reports and a unique reading treatment programme designed by neuroscientists, called Cellfield.
Telephone Number
01277 554020
Website Address
https://cellfieldessex.co.uk/
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 8NB
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email, phone, website and address updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
14/01/2020
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Clouds and Rainbows

Name
Clouds and Rainbows
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Clouds and Rainbows is a training and consultancy service led by autism specialist teacher Kathryn Miller.
Telephone Number
07726 169082
Contact History

Removed facebook as not working. 24/11/20 AP. Removed website as not connecting and put Facebook back 9.2.23 AP

Last Updated
09/02/2023
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Colleges

Name
Colleges
Category
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Yes
Short Description
For a list of local colleges in Essex, see the Essex County Council and Thurrock Council Local Offer websites.
Website Address
https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Search?tok=8UIgPREh
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

website updated AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Contact – SEN National Advice Service

Name
Contact – SEN National Advice Service
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Contact advisers can explain how special educational needs (SEN) are identified and assessed in England, and what to do if you're not happy about the support your child is getting.
Telephone Number
0808 808 3555
Website Address
https://contact.org.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - added 6/12/11 - EGRefresh Project - Entry updated, consent from Carmel McDermott LMChanged name from Contact a Family to Contact - BB updated 12.09.17Updated website and email addresses - AP 3.10.17

Last Contacted
13/05/2014
Last Updated
24/11/2020
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Coram Children’s Legal Service

Name
Coram Children’s Legal Service
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Coram Children's Legal Centre provides legal advice and information on areas of child, family and education law via The Child Law Advice Service. 
Telephone Number
020 7520 0300
Website Address
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/
Address
CO3 3DA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to description, added contact name, changed tel, fax and helpline numbers. consent via post from Hayley - updated online 16/2/10 - EG Changes made after LB phone call with Sally Mays at CCLC. 11.5.12 - APRefresh Project - Email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM). Name amended (Corum to Coram) Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - address, telephone number and email changed. Tel 2 added LMUpdated address, phone number and email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016Website form from Kelly Reeve: [email protected] asking us to change description and remove all contacts except website. 22/6/15 AP 01206 714650. phone added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
23/06/2015
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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