Where to Get Information, Advice and Support

Information, advice, Services and Support

In Gateshead, we believe that early action to address identified needs is fundamental to the future progress and improved outcomes that are essential in helping a child to prepare for the next transition in their life. We have compiled a list below of different help...

Specialist Children’s Community Health Services

General Health Services

Speech and Language Therapy Services The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service provides comprehensive services for children and young people (CYP) in Gateshead, who have... read more Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapists work with children to help them...

Early Years Advice and Guidance

Resources for Professionals, SENCO

Physical and Medical NeedsDownload Personal, Social and Emotional DevelopmentDownload Cognition and LearningDownload Communication and InteractionDownload Vision Friendly Settings – Adaptations and StrategiesDownload Deaf Friendly Settings – Adaptations...

Preparing for Adulthood

SENCO, Services and Support, Young People’s Hub

All young people face changes as they move from being teenagers to becoming adults and need to make important decisions about their future. This change can be even more complicated if you have special educational needs, a learning difficulty or disability. It is...

Health and Wellbeing

Young People’s Hub

This is where you can access relevant Health and Wellbeing information to support and assure you, no matter your age, situation or needs. Supported Employment Film Gateshead has numerous ways for young people with additional needs to access employment opportunities....