IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice)

Name
IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Free and independent advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs.
Telephone Number
01799 582030
Website Address
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/
Town
Takeley
Address
CM22 6PU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

AP: Changed office address and 'Parental' in name. From website after change of address. 8.3.11.Refresh Project - detalis checked on website 28.4.14. Email removed - now via online form LMChecked entry at Local Support 25.2.15 APRemoved contact number, as no longer in use 14.11.17 BB. Updated contact details 1/12/20 AP. address updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Jackie Abrahams – Private Art Tutor

Name
Jackie Abrahams – Private Art Tutor
Category
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Private art tuition in Billericay for children and adults of all abilities.
Town
Billericay
County
Essex
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Jackie contacted us via email - November 2022.

Last Contacted
11/11/2022
Last Updated
11/11/2022
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Kidzproof Limited

Name
Kidzproof Limited
Category
Short Description
A specialist SEND pre-school in Purfleet.
Telephone Number
01708 915911
Website Address
https://www.kidzproof.co.uk/
Town
Purfleet-on-Thames
County
Essex
Address
RM19 1ZY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Last Updated
08/09/2026
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Learn Direct

Name
Learn Direct
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Learn Direct provides skills, training and employment services, helping people to gain the skills needed for work.
Telephone Number
01202 006 464
Website Address
https://www.learndirect.com/
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 7/9/16. instagram added AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Learning for Life

Learning for Life
Name
Learning for Life
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Learning for Life focuses on the Relationships and Sexual Education curriculum and offers free resources for young people with Down’s syndrome and other SEN.
Telephone Number
0300 102 4553
Website Address
www.learnandthrive.org.uk/learning-for-life
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
09/04/2024
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Learn Now Distance Learning College

Learn Now Distance Learning College
Name
Learn Now Distance Learning College
Category
Condition(s)
Short Description
Learn Now College works with families all over the UK who home educate their children and offers advice and guidance to anyone.
Telephone Number
0800 160 1556
Website Address
https://www.learnnow.org.uk/
Town
Brixham
County
Devon
Address
TQ5 8TA
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
03/12/2024
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LEFT ‘n Write

Name
LEFT ‘n Write
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
For left-handed products, educational advice and training
Telephone Number
07747 605107
Website Address
https://www.leftshoponline.co.uk/
Address
WR1 2JG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CHANGE TO NAME OF COMPANY - CONSENT VIA EMAIL FROM MARK - 1/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 19.9.13-bounceback, email 2 sent 23.9.13- KC, email 3 sent via online form 28.10.13Phone call 30.4.14 (AT) - left messagePhone call 17.6.14 (LM) - changed website and email. All else correct - consent Mark Stewart LM

Last Contacted
17/06/2014
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Level Best Enterprises

Name
Level Best Enterprises
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Empowering those with learning disabilities to reach their level best through meaningful experience in a cafe, gallery and gardens
Telephone Number
01206 366059
Website Address
https://www.levelbestenterprises.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
C02 7HB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Moved from education - last updated 12/2/10 - moved 10/5/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 12.9.13, email response received on 12.9.13 from ALison Ling with wording change contact name change- KC updated 11.11.13All details confirmed correct at What Next? event - 28.5.14 LM KLB updated on 22.6.16 as recieved Manningtree info from Alison Ling by email on 3.6.16Â. REmoved Oasis cafe 6.10.20. Updated entire entry 27/7/23 AP

Last Contacted
22/06/2016
Last Updated
27/07/2023
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Lift College

Name
Lift College
Category
Short Description
UK online college offering GCSEs, A Levels, Functional Skills and vocational qualifications, studied from home at your own pace with a named tutor.
Telephone Number
020 4652 5904
Website Address
https://liftcollege.co.uk
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9SG
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Lift College 22/10/26

Last Updated
22/10/2026
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Local Offer – Essex

Name
Local Offer – Essex
Category
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Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Website Address
https://send.essex.gov.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry taken from website only.  No consent sought. AP 8.7.15. changed web link 26/3/26 AP

Last Updated
26/03/2026
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Local Offer – Havering

Name
Local Offer – Havering
Category
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Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
01708 431783
Website Address
https://familyserviceshub.havering.gov.uk/kb5/havering/directory/home.page
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15. updated email AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Local Offer – Redbridge

Name
Local Offer – Redbridge
Category
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Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
020 8708 6220
Website Address
https://find.redbridge.gov.uk/kb5/redbridge/fsd/home.page
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New Entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15. email, phone updated AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Local Offer – Southend

Name
Local Offer – Southend
Category
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Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
01702 212328
Website Address
https://livewellsouthend.com/kb5/southendonsea/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15. phone updated, twitter removed AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Local Offer – Thurrock

Name
Local Offer – Thurrock
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
01375 652801
Website Address
https://www.askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/home.page
Address
RM17 6SL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15 Added address using info from website - RC 18/07/2016

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Mooki Wellbeing – Kids SEN Support for Parents and Teachers

Mooki Wellbeing – Kids SEN Support for Parents and Teachers
Name
Mooki Wellbeing – Kids SEN Support for Parents and Teachers
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
A range of 10-minute activity cards and worksheets for children aged 5 to 12 with special educational needs.
Website Address
https://www.mookiwellbeing.com
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Submitted by Collette 21/10/26 AP

Last Updated
22/10/2026
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NACE (The National Association for Able Children in Education)

Name
NACE (The National Association for Able Children in Education)
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
NACE works with member schools, education leaders and practitioners to improve provision for more able learners, driving whole-school improvement and raising achievement for all.
Telephone Number
01235 425000
Website Address
https://www.nace.co.uk/
Town
Didcot
Address
OX11 0RN
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

change to tel and address - cosnent via phone - researched by Sarah - 23/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent on 20.9.13, informed via email on 20.9.13 by Lisa Gibbens that all details are correct- KCadded fax number using info from website - RC 25/8/16. Updated contact details 1.12.20

Last Contacted
03/10/2023
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Nasen (The National Association for Special Educational Needs)

Name
Nasen (The National Association for Special Educational Needs)
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Nasen is a membership organisation that supports all education practitioners and promotes the interests of those with special and additional support needs and/or disabilities.
Telephone Number
01827 311500
Website Address
https://www.nasen.org.uk/
County
Tamworth
Address
B77 4RP
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project - details checked on website 28.4.14. Slight amendments to entry, and contact names removed LM

Last Contacted
28/04/2014
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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National Extension College

Name
National Extension College
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
National Extension College (formerly EATOL) offers over one hundred home study courses including courses for home educated children with special needs.
Telephone Number
0800 389 2839
Website Address
https://www.nec.ac.uk/
Town
Sawston
Address
CB22 3HJ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Description changed, address updated and name updated -EG - consent via email from Alison - 30/11/09 Amended email and postcode - 14/12/09 - consent via email from Alison - EGRefresh Project - Details checked on website 28.4.14. All correct LM. Lots of updates 1.12.20 AP. address updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
28/04/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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National Handwriting Association

Name
National Handwriting Association
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
National Handwriting Association has the primary aim of raising standards in the teaching of handwriting in schools today.
Telephone Number
+44 (0)7749 416 604
Website Address
https://www.nha-handwriting.org.uk/
County
Hampshire
Address
RG24 9FY
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project- email 1 sent 20.9.13- bounceback, email 2 sent 25.10,13Phone mesage left 30.4.14 (AT)Information checked on website - contact name removed, address, tel number and email changed 18.6.14 LM. Updated contacts and description 1.12.20 AP. phone updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
18/06/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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National Star College

Name
National Star College
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
National Star College is an Ofsted Outstanding residential and day college for young people aged 16 to 25 years with physical, sensory and learning disabilities as well as acquired brain injury.
Telephone Number
01242 527631
Website Address
https://www.nationalstar.org/
Address
GL53 9QU
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

added contact name, change to phone and fax numbers, change to webs ite and email, change to description - consent via telephone and email from Sophie - updated online 25/2/10 - EGRefresh Project - Email 1 sent 28.4.14. Response from Kirsten Kleebauer 30.4.14. Change of contact name and amendments to entry LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 22/07/2016

Last Contacted
13/05/2014
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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