Transport

Transport

This section outlines the transport support available for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. Getting Out and About Information about transport and travel – including the blue badge scheme and concessionary travel – can be found...
Leisure

Leisure

In Gateshead and across the North East there are a range of play and leisure activities you can take part in. To help make days out more financially accessible for families of children with additional needs, you can apply for a Max Card. Max Cards give children with...
SEND Guide for Parents / Carers

Applying for a Secondary School Place

Parents MUST apply for a place at a mainstream secondary school in Gateshead by the end of October in the year before their child is due to start (even if they EHC Plan). More information about how to apply for a mainstream secondary school place can be...
Participation and Involvement Work

Participation and Involvement Work

Hi, my name is Alex Thompson and I’m the SEND Involvement Worker for Gateshead Council. It’s my job to work with children and young people in Gateshead who have additional needs. I listen to you and talk to you about your opinions and experiences, and the...