Referrals at 16+

Transition

What happens after a referral is made to the team at ages 16 to 17 If the young person meets the criteria for adult services, then from 16+ years old the Transitions team will be available to provide them and their parents/carers with general information and...

Voiceworks

Uncategorised

As part of the Transitions team we have the Voiceworks work experience project. This offers flexible, bespoke work experience placements to young people with learning disabilities and/or Autism aged 15 to 19. Voiceworks aims to improve the progression, aspirations,...

Gateshead SEND Network Newsletter

Participation and Involvement Work

In Gateshead we aim to put children and young people with SEND and their families at the heart of everything we do. With this in mind, the SEND services in Gateshead publish a regular e-newsletter to help you keep up-to-date and informed about the services you can...

Independent Travel Training

Participation and Involvement Work

Independent Travel Training is about giving young people the skills and confidence to travel safely on public transport, expanding their knowledge of road safety and how to plan journeys.  This usually starts when young people reach Year 8 or 9 in school.  Travel...

Independent Living Options

Participation and Involvement Work

Deciding to move into your own home is a life-changing decision whatever your personal circumstances, but particularly for young people with SEND. This film was co-produced by Gateshead Council’s SEND Involvement Worker and the multi agency Accommodation and...