Education Provision
ARMS are schools which specialise in a particular area of learning need. Children in ARMS usually have an Education, Health and Care Plan and are generally taught in smaller classes with a higher level of support than a normal mainstream school but will have...
Education Provision
Gateshead’s longer term educational provision for pupils that have been permanently excluded and reside in the Gateshead area is commissioned through River Tyne Academy. This is part of River Tees Multi-Academy Trust. The provision sits over two sites – one at...
Education Provision
We support your right as a parent to choose to home educate your child. This does need to be done with a full understanding of the responsibilities that this includes. Schools should work with you to try and address any issues or concerns that may have arisen...
Education
The majority of children’s special educational needs (SEN) can be met directly by schools and settings. The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice is clear that where a pupil is identified as having SEN, schools should take...
Post 16
This diagram outlines the various post-16 learning pathways available to young people with SEND in Gateshead. Please note that there is eligibility criteria and access requirements attached to each pathway. An accessible version of this document with links to each...
