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...

Educational Settings

Education

Children and young people requiring a higher level of support at school may be eligible to access specialist educational provision in Gateshead. This could include a placement in a special school, access to additionally resourced provision or educational support...

Adoption

Fostering, Carers and Adoption

From 1 December 2018 adoption services from Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside councils are provided by Adopt North East, the new regional adoption agency. Adopt North East brings together expert staff from each local authority,...

Specialist Education Provision

Education Provision

This section outlines the support that nurseries, early years providers, schools and colleges are expected to provide for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities using the funding available to them, WITHOUT the need to request...

Information, Advice, Services and Support

Services and Support

The world of SEND can be confusing but help is at hand! There are a number of services and people in Gateshead that can help you to understand the different SEND processes and support you through them. Click here to download Gateshead Council’s SEND Support and...