This section contains information about the support available for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or disabilities from education providers.
Gateshead Psychological Service
Gateshead Psychological Service (GPS) We are a team of Educational Psychologists (EPs) and Assistant Educational Psychologists (AsEPs) dedicated to...
Education Provision
Children and young people requiring a higher level of support at school may be eligible to access specialist educational provision in Gateshead....
Specialist Education Provision
This section outlines the support that nurseries, early years providers, schools and colleges are expected to provide for children and young people...
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...
SEND Support
The majority of children’s special educational needs (SEN) can be met directly by schools and settings. The Special Educational Needs and...
Learning Pathways from Year 12 Onwards
This diagram outlines the various learning pathways available to young people with SEND in Gateshead from Year 12 onwards. Please note that there is...
SEND Multi-Agency Transition Protocol
Along with our partners we have developed a multi-agency SEND Transition protocol. The protocol highlights how all services and organisations in...
Leaving School and Preparing for Adulthood
From Year 11, an Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) Advisor can offer advice and support for young people with SEN on a range of lifestyle issues...
Gateshead learningSkills
If you have a learning difficulty, or know someone who has, our specially designed courses can help...