Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Activity centre in Basildon for young adults with special and complex needs.
Telephone Number
01268 901516
County
Essex
Address
SS13 1DY
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Info taken from leaflet PK 19/07/2016corrected description - RC 3/8/17

Last Contacted
19/07/2016
Last Updated
01/02/2024
Condition(s)
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Jacksons Cafe is a community cafe in the heart of Romford, offering training to people with a learning disability who have an interest in catering and serving customers
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
County
Essex
Address
RM1 1JL
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent from Tracey Brennan 15/6/10 - ARRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13Phone call made 19.3.14 (CM) - all information confirmed correct LMEntry updated following What Next event. Received new submission form from The Camden Society, Tracey Brennan. 26/5/16  APEmail address changed in line with website PH 15/7/16
Updated email address - BT 19/07/2018. website, email, phone updated AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
26/05/2016
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education (CSIE) is an independent organisation actively supporting inclusive education as a basic human right of every child and young person.
Telephone Number
0300 302 3012
Website Address
Address
BS4 1DQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated description, changed contact detail - dr artemi Sakellariadis - consent via email - 23/11/09 Title changed to capitals and address - 25/11/09Refresh Project - checked information on website. Changed address, phone and fax numbers. Added email 14.7.14 LM. Checked 8/12/20 AP. phone updated, facebook, twitter added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
14/07/2014
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Education Network (NEN) is a learning and teaching resource providing schools with a secure network designed and maintained by experts within the educational community.
Website Address
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 16/9/16. facebook removed AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
The Exam House
Short Description
The Exam House is a GCSE and A Level exam centre with a speciality in working with the full range of access arrangements, for pupils who are outside of school or private candidates.
Telephone Number
01494911338 or 07979958162
Address
SL6 1LX
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Entry submitted by organisation on 16/1/21. phone, address updated AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
16/01/2021
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Short Description
An online non-profit school built for neurodivergent learners aged 12-17.
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

School opening September 2025. Added from website 7/8/25 AP

Last Updated
07/08/2025
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The Learning Centre (TLC) is an independent day service specifically available to adults with learning disabilities, offering a wide range of life skills sessions as well as subjects of interest.
Telephone Number
01708 345735 / 07949 892284
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9SE
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via telephone from Mick - added 15/6/11 - EGSpoke to Mick to check details. Moved premises but still waiting for email to be connected.  Should have email address by end of July 2013.  Mick's mobile number 07949 892284. APMark emailed new email address for entry on 15.8.13 -added by KC on 16.8.13Refresh project- email 1 sent 12.9.13- no reponse, email 2 sent 3.12.13, spoke to Mick Spence on the phone on 13.12.13 all details confirmed correct- KC updated 13.12.13All details confirmed correct at What Next? event 30.5.14 LMadded website using info online and updated phone number  - RC 26/7/2016
BT updated their directory description as per an email request from Mick - BT 17/07/2018
removed website AC 6/11/23
05/01/2024: Email from Mick Spence Managing Director - updated address - moved to Brentwood - Old address; Units C & D Melville Court, Spilsby Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8SB
New address: Brentwood Vineyard Church, Ashwells Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9SE

Last Contacted
05/01/2024
Last Updated
05/01/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Multi-Schools Council aims to change negative perceptions about people with special educational needs and disabilities by hosting child-led events that integrate both special and mainstream schools.
Town
Colchester
Address
CO7 7ET
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

phone removed AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Raviv Method is a new neuro-cognitive approach to developing and correcting learning and attention skills in children and adults.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Moved from useful links section to own directory entry - BB 27.10.17. website removed AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
27/10/2017
Last Updated
06/11/2023
The SEN Co
Short Description
Empowering children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0-7, to thrive in school, nursery, and home environments, through tailored strategies, interventions, and collaborative support.
Telephone Number
07775 997584
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

Submitted directly 24/10/24

Last Updated
24/10/2024
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Toe By Toe is a highly structured multi-sensory reading scheme for teachers and parents, that claims to aid reading ability, spelling and self-esteem.
Telephone Number
01274 588278
County
West Yorkshire
Address
BD17 5HL
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Change email and web address - consent via email from Frank - updated online 2/2/10 - emilyRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received on 10.9.13 from Frank Cowling  stating all details correct, email also received from Carol Podsiedzik stating email change and to list Keda publications in description too -KC updated 18.11.13Â. email updated, facebook, twitter, instagram added AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
18/11/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Transition Service (Thurrock Council) supports all young people between 14 and 25.
Telephone Number
01375 511 000
County
Essex
Address
RM17 6TJ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Olu Oye-Bamgbose at Transition Team by phone. Confirmed via email. 18.6.12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent - not found, email 2 sent 5.12.13Details confirmed as correct by Olu Oye-Bamgbose on 5.12.13 LMupdated email and phone number using info from website - RC 27/07/2016

Last Contacted
12/05/2013
Last Updated
21/02/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
TTS Special Direct supplies a range of SEN teaching resources and sensory room equipment.
Telephone Number
0800 138 1370
Town
Hucknall
County
Nottinghamshire
Address
NG15 6XJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KC MADE AS ENTRY FROM A USEFUL WEBSITE - 17.10.13Refresh Project - added address, fax number and amended entry 22.7.14 LM. address, twitter, instagram updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
17/10/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Us for Them is a lobby group of tens of thousands members across all four nations that believes that children’s interests should be put first in any decision impacting them. 
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Andrea at the parent voice on 19.5.13 added by KC on 3.6.13Refresh Project- email 1 sent 19.9.13, Andrea Wershof confirmed via email on 20.9.13- all details correct- KCcorrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17. Changed name from The Parent Voice and updated. 8/12/20 AP. email, facebook updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
05/10/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Zebra Drive is a driving school in Colchester with a female instructor who welcomes all abilities, and specialises in students with SEN, including ASD and sensory processing difficulties.
Telephone Number
07900 947696
Town
Colchester
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Contact via Facebook message - Sarah English - September 2019

Last Contacted
19/09/2019
Last Updated
20/09/2019
Name
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Zinc is a community, arts and education charity located in Ongar.
Telephone Number
01277 365626
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
CM5 0AD
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

updated address, changed contact name - consent via email from Lindsay Berry. updated online 14/01/10 - EG Name changed, email and web updated - 30/11/10 - EG consent via post from Jeff BanksEmail 1 sent 16.9.13- no reponse, email 2 sent 3.12.13. Phone call made 14.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct LM Fax removed - consent given at What Next? event 28.5.14 LMChecked entry at Local Support 25.2.15 APEntry updated with different email address following What Next? 26/05/2016updated email address and address using info from website - RC 1/8/16Updated via email by Fran George 17/1/17 AP. Description updated by Mike Jones at Zinc October 22. AP

Last Contacted
20/01/2017
Last Updated
03/11/2022
Short Description
A system to help teach children how to recognise and regulate their feelings and levels of alertness.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Entry taken from website.

Last Updated
09/07/2021