Emerald Explorers Photo Club

Events

Emerald Explorers is a new photo club for children with SEND and their families. Get inspired by interesting places in Gateshead and learn how to take great photos! Starting March 15th, 1-3pm. Contact susanmulholland@gateshead.gov.uk for more information and to sign...

Gateshead SEND Youth Forum Accessible Notes 2025

Get Involved!

Gateshead SEND Youth Forum meets regularly throughout the year and is part of the wider Gateshead SEND Children and Young People’s Network. For further information about the Forum, please click here: Gateshead SEND Young People’s Forum For accessible notes from...

Waiting for a Neurodevelopmental Assessment: Information and Support for Parents and Carers

Health

This resource has information for families who have a child or young person waiting for an Autism or ADHD diagnosis around referrals and what support is available while you wait: Waiting-for-a-neurodevelopmental-assessment-Gateshead-04-11-24-finalDownload

Resources for autistic teenagers

Autism, Young People’s Hub

The National Autistic Society has developed a set of free resources which includes videos and downloadable guides aiming to support teenagers understand what being autistic means. The Know Yourself series offers information and ideas that will empower you to begin to...

NHS SEND Health Check Guides

Health

NHS England have worked with SeeAbility, Contact and the National Deaf Children’s Society to produce a series of 3 guides for families on eye checks, hearing checks and dental checks for children with a learning disability or who are autistic. The guides explain why...