SEND activities directory
The SEND activities directory has been developed to provide free and impartial information to families about activities suitable for those with SEND within the local and surrounding area and offered online.
The directory includes services and activities offered by external organisations. Gateshead Council does not endorse, approve or quality‑assure any provider listed. Families and carers should carry out their own checks to confirm that a service meets their individual needs.
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Do you provide any inclusive activities for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational needs and disabilities?
If you would like your provision to be added to our SEND activities directory, please complete our online registration form (opens new window) and provide information about your provision including information about your offer, dates and times it is available, contact information for the provision, address/location and any other important details such as age range, cost, if food is provided, or if a referral is needed.
It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes if you are added to the directory by emailing [email protected].
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Gateshead Family Hubs have sensory rooms to provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses.
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Gateshead International Stadium offers a gym, running track, 3G pitches, 5 a side, badminton, netball, volleyball and basketball.
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Gateshead Leisure Centre offer a swimming pool, an 8-court sports hall, gym, soft play and clip 'n' climb.
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Gateshead Libraries are a great places for babies and toddlers. As well as a vast catalogue of books for all ages, they also run activities and events for all ages.
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The SEND Young People’s Forum is open to all local children and young people with SEND, as well as those young people who have a genuine interest in improving SEND provisions.
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Gateshead Youth Theatre is a place for children to have fun, develop imagination, build confidence, improve team work and learn a few acting skills.
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Gemma produce a quarterly newsletter aimed at lessening the isolation of disabled lesbians and bisexual women. Members of the group may advertise for penfriends in the newsletter.
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Great North Museum: Hancock is an archaeology and natural history museum. It offers relaxed early opening sessions across school holidays for children with SEND.
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Guide Dogs My Time to Play is for children aged 0-4 with a vision impairment and their parents, carers and siblings. It's a free service that helps children with a vision impairment develop a broad range of skills through play.
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Providing a range of therapies to children with physical disabilities and complex needs in the North East.
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Providing a range of therapies to children with physical disabilities and complex needs in the North East.
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Family Support Online is a new service from Kids for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in England.
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Krazy Kingdom welcome children with a range of disabilities and additional needs to their exclusive, designated play sessions.
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Let's Talk about Autism run parent-led coffee evenings to talk all things autism. Get advice and support from other parents and carers.
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The Gaming Social is a weekly gaming drop-in for young people to socialise and mix in a relaxed environment.
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The SEND Contemporary Dance Class is open to young people with learning disabilities who enjoy dance, all you have to do is turn up!
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Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one ticket gets you everything, making for a great value day out!
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MatD are a national charity which helps people of all levels of hearing loss to access and enjoy music.
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Music Spark offers the chance to have fun experimenting with instruments and technology, playing musical games, writing and singing songs.
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National Autistic Society are a UK charity for people on the autism spectrum (including Asperger Syndrome) and their families providing information, support and pioneering services and campaign for a better world for people with autism.
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Masquer-Aid is a peer support group for people who have recently found out they are neurodifferent or are waiting for a diagnosis.
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Newcastle United Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
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The Network is formed of third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs.
