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Support for children and young people with SEND
The Gateshead Local Offer brings together information for children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
This includes information about services and support, and advice and guidance on education, health, social care and transport.
Contact us at senteam@gateshead.gov.uk
Phone 0191 433 3626
You can also keep up to date by following the Gateshead Local Offer Facebook page
Gateshead SEND Network Newsletter
Gateshead Council produces a quarterly e-newsletter which aims to promote the voice of children and young people with SEND and raise awareness of inclusive practice, new developments and existing valuable projects across the borough.
Click here to read all previous issues:
Gateshead SEND Network Newsletter
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2023-26
Gateshead’s SEND Strategy (www.gateshead.gov.uk/SENDstrategy) explains how the Council and those who work with the Council will improve the lives of children and young people with SEND. We want to know how you think we are doing since we launched the strategy last year. Click here to take part in the survey:
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2023-26
We Asked…
What do you think of Gateshead’s Local Offer?
You Said…
The site is much more user friendly. The search button works really well.
The site needs to have drop down menus to support navigation.
We Did…
We are currently adding additional ways to make the site accessible in consultation with young people and families.
Keep your eyes open for the forthcoming Young People’s Hub section.
What you need to know about the Local Offer
The Department for Education has created a Local Offer Guide and video which explains what is meant by “Local Offer” and what you can expect from your local authority.
SEND Strategic Priority Action Plan
In response to the published Local Area SEND Inspection Report Gateshead have produced a Priority SEND Action Plan which details how as a local area we will respond to the identified areas for improvement. If you have any questions in relation to this action plan please contact: SENTeam@Gateshead.Gov.UK
Information, Advice, Services and Support
This section contains information about all of the support services within Gateshead SEND.
Young People’s Hub
This page aims to be a safe space for young people with additional needs in Gateshead to access relevant information and express their views and...
Education
This section contains information about the educational support available for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs or disabilities.
Health
This section provides information about the health professionals and services that support children and young people with special educational needs...
Social Care
Support and services are available for children and young people with disabilities who have been assessed as a Child in Need (CIN), and who may also...
Early Support
Early Support is a way of working which aims to improve the delivery of services for disabled children, young people and their families. It enables...
SENCO
Here you will find information, referral forms, proformas and CPD to support you in the role of SENDCo.
Autism
There are a variety of specialist services and teams who provide support, advice and guidance individuals who may have Autism Spectrum Conditions...
Transport
This section outlines the transport support available for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. Getting Out and...
Leisure
In Gateshead and across the North East there are a range of play and leisure activities you can take part in. The SEND activities directory has been...
Preparing for Adulthood
All young people face changes as they move from being teenagers to becoming adults and need to make important decisions about their future. This...
Fostering, Carers and Adoption
This section details services available if you are interested in adopting or fostering a child or Young Person in Gateshead.
Concerns or Complaints
We hope that you find the services you or your child receives are of excellent quality and well suited to your needs. Occasionally, something may...
SEND Leisure and Social Activities
There’s lots of things for you to do and get involved with in Gateshead! The SEND activities directory has been developed to provide free and...
Gateshead Parent Carer Forum
Gateshead Parent Carer Forum is an organised volunteer group of parents and carers of disabled children and young people who have a variety of...
Useful Websites
Your Views
We welcome your views about our Local Offer. If you think information is missing or needs to be added or updated you can tell us...
Events
This page includes events and activities for children, Young People, families and professionals.