Demi’s Story

Demi’s Story

My name is Demi and I’m 21 years old. I’m originally from Fife, Scotland, but I grew up in the North East of England since I was 4. Scotland will always be my home. I have so many exciting hobbies. They keep me busy and play a vital role in my creativity, they are...
Danny’s Move into Mainstream Education

Danny’s Move into Mainstream Education

19 year old Danny started a mainstream Level 2 Computer Science course at Gateshead College in September 2022, after leaving the independent special school he had attended since he was a child. This is his story: I was at Percy Hedley School since I was four. I’m...
FLARE Podcasts

FLARE Podcasts

FLARE is the Department for Education’s national young SEND advisory group. FLARE, which stands for Friendship, Learning, Achieve, Reach and Empower, is a diverse group of young people up to the age of 25 with SEND from across England who work together to share...
FLARE Blogs

FLARE Blogs

FLARE is the Department for Education’s national young SEND advisory group. FLARE, which stands for Friendship, Learning, Achieve, Reach and Empower, is a diverse group of young people up to the age of 25 with SEND from across England who work together to share...
Daisy Chain

Daisy Chain

Are you looking for somewhere you feel listened to and understood?Autism Central is here to help. The Autism Central Peer Education programme is for parents, carers and personal assistants of autistic people. Daisy Chain is the Regional Hub for North East and...