Equals

Name
Equals
Category
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Yes
Short Description
A registered charity, committed to supporting the work of teachers of pupils with profound, multiple and severe learning difficulties.
Telephone Number
0191 272 1222
Website Address
https://equals.co.uk/
Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Address
NE15 6PY
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to email - consent via phone from Simon - 31/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - details checked on website 28.4.14. All correct LMUpdated address and phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016

Last Contacted
28/04/2014
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Essex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS)

Name
Essex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Essex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS) is a statutory service offering confidential, impartial and free information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people (aged up to 25 years).
Telephone Number
01245 204338
Website Address
https://www.essexsendiass.co.uk/
Town
2nd Floor E Block, County Hall
Address
CM1 1LD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Carla EPPS 14.9.07 Consent via phone, CHANGE TO EMAIL AND WEB - 16/2/10 - EGUpdated entry from email from Clare Woodcock 13.10.14 and website. APChanged phone number and email from email 23.10.14 AP - KBa Updated phone number following email from Clare Woodcock 24/08/21. Added new website 30/5/22 AP

Last Contacted
23/10/2014
Last Updated
30/05/2022
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Essex Youth Service

Name
Essex Youth Service
Category
,
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No
Short Description
Helping young people in Essex to get the most out of school, work and life.
Telephone Number
03330 322800
Website Address
https://youth.essex.gov.uk/
Town
Chelmsford
Address
CM1 1LZ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Added from website 27/11/20

Last Updated
27/11/2020
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Every Mind Education

Every Mind Education
Name
Every Mind Education
Category
Short Description
Online group tuition, developing tools to boost self-confidence, deepen personal understanding and promote inclusion.
Age Relevance
4+, 7+
Contact History

Submitted by Mari - May 2026. AP

Last Updated
14/05/2026
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Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre

Name
Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre
Category
,
Short Description
Witham based outdoor education centre that welcomes young people with SEND.
Telephone Number
01621 891213
Website Address
https://www.fairplayhouse.org/
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Address
CM8 3JL
Last Updated
13/06/2024
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Families InFocus (Essex)

Name
Families InFocus (Essex)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
An independent charity, working with families who have a child (or children), or a young person, with any special educational need or disability (SEND).
Telephone Number
01245 353575
Website Address
https://www.familiesinfocusessex.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1QL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Email from web developer to change email address and add website 28.3.08Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB, no response received so email 2 sent 10.1.14 LMResponse received on 13.1.14 from Karen Mathews. Several changes made 3.2.14 LMChecked entry at Local Support. Amended description changed by Marianne Hatwell at FIF 25.2.15 APupdated entry following lindsay's advice no longer have Chelmsford drop in centre or offer a fmaily suppoort adviser helpline -10.5.16- KLB removedEntry updated following What Next? PK 26/05/2016. email, address updated AC 9/10/23. Amended description 19/3/24 AP

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
19/03/2024
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Farrah Driver Training

Name
Farrah Driver Training
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Farrah Driver Training in Wickford and Basildon offers special help to young people with Asperger syndrome in learning to drive.
Telephone Number
0800 023 6831 or 07903 997 733
Website Address
https://www.drivingschoolbasildon.com/
County
Essex
Address
SS12 0JX
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Tariq Musaji on 13.9.13 - KC added on 16.9.13Refresh project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB. No response so email 2 sent 10.1.14Response received on 10.1.14 from Tariq confirming all information  correct LMSpelling of Asperger Syndrome corrected 24.2.14 LMFreephone number added following What Next? event LMEmail address changed and address added following research by JH 16.6.14 LM Updated email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, phone updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Figure of Eight Education

Name
Figure of Eight Education
Category
Short Description
A dynamic and forward thinking alternative education provider based in Southend on Sea.
Telephone Number
01702 567078
Website Address
https://www.figureofeighteducation.co.uk/
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS0 9TN
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

twitter added AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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First Step

Name
First Step
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Providing support, information and encouragement to families of pre-school children with special needs and disabilities living in Havering.
Telephone Number
01708 556355
Website Address
https://www.firststep.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
RM12 5PP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

added sib club to the description - consent via emails, EG and AW - 26/11/09Refresh project- email 1 sent to Gill Hare - bounceback, email 2 sent to enquires on 25.10.13, email response received on 13.11.13 from Trica Cowdrey stating sibclub no longer running and contact name changed and email - KC updated on 14.11.13Added additional email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016 

Last Contacted
14/11/2013
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Free Ed

Name
Free Ed
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Free Ed provides free online learning resources with more than 500 courses and study resources for a wide range of subjects.
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16. removed website - doesn't exist anymore AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Good Schools Guide

Name
Good Schools Guide
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Good Schools Guide includes a guide to special schools in the UK, helping parents in every aspect of choosing the best education for their children.
Telephone Number
0203 286 6824 or 0800 368 7694
Website Address
https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/
Town
London
Address
WC1A 2RP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Greater Essex Your Futures

Name
Greater Essex Your Futures
Category
,
Short Description
This website aims to provide SEND students who have an EHCP with good quality information about future study options and employment opportunities.
Website Address
https://greateressex.yourfutures.uk/
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
22/02/2024
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Guided Learning Ltd

Name
Guided Learning Ltd
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Kamal Magecha is an experienced secondary school teacher who has tutoring experience and provides one-to-one or small group tutoring sessions for primary age to adults.
Telephone Number
07426 822759
Website Address
https://www.guidedlearningltd.com/
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM14 4BX
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email, address updated AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Hadleigh Training Centre

Name
Hadleigh Training Centre
Category
,
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Hadleigh Training Centre at the Salvation Army's Hadleigh Farm offers training to people with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01702 426260
Website Address
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/hadleighfarm/training
Town
Hadleigh
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2AP
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

No consent sought as info taken from website PK 16/02/2016. Changed email address from website AP 17.7.20. Changed email from website 17.4.26 AP

Last Contacted
16/02/2016
Last Updated
17/04/2026
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Hannah Morris

Name
Hannah Morris
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Educational Psychologist - Independent Practitioner
Telephone Number
07540 529661
Website Address
https://www.edpsych4kids.com
County
Based in Herts, also covering parts of Essex, Beds and NW London
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Removed Facebook. Not currently taking on new clients but website active. 1/12/2020 AP

Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Havering SEND Information, Advice and Support Service

Name
Havering SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Havering SENDIASS offer a free, impartial, confidential information, advice and support service offering support to young people (16-25) with SEND and parents of children with SEND.
Telephone Number
01708 433885
Website Address
https://www.haveringsendiass.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
RM1 3DW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Updated to SENDIASS

change to email and postal address - consent via telephone from Rosmary - updated online 16/2/10 - EG Changed address and removed fax - 27/2/12 - EGUpdated from IASS Network 17.12.15 APupdated address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
02/12/2027
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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HCB Group

Name
HCB Group
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
HCB Group offers legal support to parents of children with Special Educational Needs and can help with securing assessments of a child's needs in order to obtain specialist placements and further provision through Education, Health and Care Plans.
Telephone Number
0333 202 7175
Website Address
https://www.hcbgroup.com/special-educational-needs.html
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Andrew Barrowclough emailed in on 2/10/15, KLB published entry on 22.2.16 are on law society website. Changed phone number and removed address 1/12/2020 AP

Last Contacted
22/02/2016
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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HE Special

Name
HE Special
Category
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Yes
Short Description
HE-Special-UK is a group of families who home educate children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Website Address
https://www.he-special.org.uk/
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16. email added AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Home Education Advisory Service

Name
Home Education Advisory Service
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Home Education Advisory Service runs a telephone advice line and provides other resources for parents who choose to teach their children at home.
Telephone Number
01707 371854
Website Address
https://www.heas.org.uk/
County
Hertfordshire
Address
AL8 6AN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

update to fax number - consent via email from Barbara - 20/11/09Refresh Project - checked details online. All details correct 14.7.14 LM

Last Contacted
14/07/2014
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Intellectual Disability and Health

Name
Intellectual Disability and Health
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
A website from University of Hertfordshire about understanding intellectual disability and health.
Telephone Number
01707 284800
Website Address
https://www.intellectualdisability.info/
County
Hatfield
Address
AL10 9AB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 9/9/16. email, phone number added AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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