Natspec (The Association of National Specialist Colleges)

Name
Natspec (The Association of National Specialist Colleges)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Natspec (The Association of National Specialist Colleges) is the membership association for organisations that offer specialist provision for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Website Address
https://natspec.org.uk/
Address
NG8 3NH
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

changes to: contact name, tel, address, email - consent via phone from Alison (chief exec) - 22/4/10 - EGRefresh Project - Details checked on website 28.4.14. All correct LMadded email using info from website - RC 22/07/2016. phone removed, linkedin, youtube added, facebook updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/10/2022
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Neuroinclusive Education Network (formerly Autism Education Trust)

Name
Neuroinclusive Education Network (formerly Autism Education Trust)
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Autism Education Trust (AET) is now the Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN), part of the National Autistic Society.
Website Address
https://www.nen.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. Changed name and description 3/3/26 AP

Last Updated
03/03/2026
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Not Fine In School (NFIS)

Name
Not Fine In School (NFIS)
Category
,
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No
Short Description
An organisation for parents, family and friends of children who experience difficulties attending school.
Their aim is to offer information, research and campaigns that relate to 'School Refusal' and barriers affecting school attendance.
Website Address
https://notfineinschool.co.uk/home
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from website. 5/2/2021 AP

Last Updated
05/02/2021
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Ofsted

Name
Ofsted
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Ofsted is the office for standards in education, children's services and skills.
Telephone Number
0300 123 1231
Website Address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Moved from useful links section to own entry - BB 27.10.17

Last Contacted
27/10/2017
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Open Door Thurrock

Name
Open Door Thurrock
Category
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Short Description
Open Door Thurrock works with young people and vulnerable adults to help them address any barriers that may stop them from achieving their full potential.
Telephone Number
01375 390040
Website Address
https://opendoorservices.org/
County
Thurrock
Address
RM17 5DL
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the directory - BT 12/07/2018. Updated web address 7.2.24 AP

Last Contacted
12/07/2018
Last Updated
07/02/2024
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Oscar’s Pathway Ltd (OPL)

Name
Oscar’s Pathway Ltd (OPL)
Category
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Condition(s)
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Short Description
A specialist day provision in Havering for children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of a severe learning disability.
Website Address
https://www.thesiblinggroup.org/oscarspathway
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed web address 15.5.26 AP

Last Updated
15/05/2026
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Pace

Pace
Name
Pace
Category
,
Condition(s)
, , , ,
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No
Short Description
Pace is a charity that transforms the lives of children and young people with cerebral palsy and other similar sensory motor conditions.
Telephone Number
01296 392739
Website Address
https://www.thepacecentre.org
County
Buckinghamshire
Address
HP19 9JL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Last Contacted
06/01/2020
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Parent Advisory Team Thurrock (PATT – SENDIASS)

Name
Parent Advisory Team Thurrock (PATT – SENDIASS)
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
PATT provide free, confidential and impartial advice and support to young people, and parents/carers of children with special educational needs
Telephone Number
07702 127 252 (call or text)
Website Address
https://www.patt.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
RM17 5RZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Created entry from flyer and website. 16.12.15 AP
Updated to include term SENDIASS in title and tags as no appearing in searches

Last Updated
22/08/2023
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Rainbow Rural

Name
Rainbow Rural
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Rainbow Rural is a registered Care Farm and offers the use of the land and a small wood to work with conservation, wild life, farming skills, nature studies, farm animal care, horticulture, working with horses and more.
Telephone Number
07873 232055
Website Address
https://www.rainbowrural.co.uk/
Town
High Easter Road
County
Essex
Address
CM6 1ND
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

gained consent via email and telphone from Carol- added by KC on 9.8.13Refresh Project- email 1 sent 11.9.13 email response received from Carol on 16.9.13 stating all details correct- KC updated 7.11.13All details confirmed correct following What Next? event (Carol Monk) 30.5.14 LMadded additional phone number using info from website - RC 25/07/2016Email address changed PK 23/05/2017 as per website
Telephone number updated - BT 19/07/2018

Last Contacted
11/07/2013
Last Updated
18/09/2020
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Raw Learning

Name
Raw Learning
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
A therapeutic, well-being provision in a forest setting for suspected or diagnosed neurodivergent children aged 5-16.
Telephone Number
07950 455607
Website Address
https://rawlearning.co.uk/
Town
Rochford
County
Essex
Address
SS4 3RN
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Last Updated
20/02/2026
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Red Balloon

Name
Red Balloon
Category
,
Condition(s)
Short Description
Red Balloon supports young people who self-exclude from school and are missing education because of bullying, anxiety or other trauma.
Telephone Number
01245 905014
Website Address
https://www.redballoonlearner.org/
Town
Danbury
Address
CM3 4QB
Age Relevance
11+
Contact History

Changed contact details 8/12/20 AP. facebook, twitter updated, instagram, youtube added AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Redbridge Information Advice & Support Service (RIASS)

Name
Redbridge Information Advice & Support Service (RIASS)
Category
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No
Short Description
A free and impartial service to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in Redbridge.
Telephone Number
0208 708 8922
Website Address
https://redbridgeiass.org.uk/
Town
Redbridge
Address
IG8 9PG
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Taken from website 11/12/20

Last Updated
01/12/2020
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R E House Ltd

Name
R E House Ltd
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
R E House Ltd is a resource and enterprise centre providing support for adults with a learning disability.
Telephone Number
01702 338500
Website Address
https://www.rehouse.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1AS
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given via email from Jodie 13/6/12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 11.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13All details confirmed correct by email 3.12.13 from Jodie - LMMobile number removed following What Next? event 27.5.14 LMupdated website and email address  using info from website - RC 25/07/2016
Details updated from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018. Changed email 1/12/20 AP

Last Contacted
27/05/2014
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Rising Stars

Name
Rising Stars
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Rising Stars is a publishing company that makes books, software and online resources for teachers and learners.
Telephone Number
01235 400555
Website Address
https://www.risingstars-uk.com/
County
Didcot
Address
OX11 7H
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblinks to directory entry -RC 15/9/16. email, address, twitter, instagram, facebook, youtube updated AC 24/10/23

Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Sailship Training & Learning for Life

Name
Sailship Training & Learning for Life
Category
,
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Life and work skills training for adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health support needs.
Telephone Number
01255 879623
Website Address
https://www.sailship.org.uk/
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO16 7EG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

email updated AC 24/10/23. Changed phone number 15.5.26 AP

Last Updated
15/05/2026
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Schools

Name
Schools
Category
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Yes
Short Description
For a list of local schools, visit the Essex County Council or Thurrock Local Offer websites.
Website Address
https://send.essex.gov.uk/search?s=schools
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent EG 22/7/10

Last Contacted
02/10/2016
Last Updated
14/05/2026
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See and Learn

Name
See and Learn
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
See and Learn teaching programmes help parents, educators and therapists to provide structured and individualised teaching to children with down syndrome and children with similar learning needs.
Website Address
https://www.seeandlearn.org/en-gb/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

Published by PK 10.12.15 consent not sought as info in teh public domain. Email added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
12/10/2015
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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SEND Careers Advice Service – North Essex

Name
SEND Careers Advice Service – North Essex
Category
,
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No
Short Description
The SEND Careers Advice Service helps young people with an EHCP get ready for adult life.
Telephone Number
0333 032 1641
Website Address
https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/send-careers-advice-service
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from the Local Offer 1.12.20 AP. website added, email, phone updated AC 23/10/23. Changed name and details 16.2.24 AP

Last Updated
16/02/2024
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SEND Careers Advice Service – South Essex

Name
SEND Careers Advice Service – South Essex
Category
,
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The SEND Careers Advice Service helps young people with an EHCP get ready for adult life.
Telephone Number
0333 0131424
Website Address
https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/send-careers-advice-service
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from Local Offer. website added, email, phone updated AC 23/10/23. Changed name of service from PfA Team 15/2/24 AP

Last Updated
15/02/2024
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SEND Careers Advice Service – West Essex

Name
SEND Careers Advice Service – West Essex
Category
,
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The SEND Careers Advice Service helps young people with an EHCP get ready for adult life.
Telephone Number
0333 032 1984
Website Address
https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/send-careers-advice-service
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Info taken from Local Offer 1.12.20 AP. website added, email, phone updated AC 23/10/23. Changed name and details 16.2.24 AP

Last Updated
16/02/2024
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