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Information, Advice, Services and Support
This section contains information about all of the support services within Gateshead SEND.
Education
This section contains information about the educational support available for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs or disabilities.
Health
This section provides information about the health professionals and services that support children and young people with special educational needs...
Social Care
Support and services are available for children and young people with disabilities who have been assessed as a Child in Need (CIN), and who may also...
Early Support
Early Support is a way of working which aims to improve the delivery of services for disabled children, young people and their families. It enables...
SENCO
SENDCO Handbook This document has been developed based on the feedback from Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs). It is designed to...
Preparing for Adulthood
All young people face changes as they move from being teenagers to becoming adults and need to make important decisions about their future. This...
Autism
There are a variety of specialist services and teams who provide support, advice and guidance individuals who may have Autism Spectrum Conditions...
Transport
This section outlines the transport support available for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. Getting Out and...
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...
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...
Fostering, Carers and Adoption
This section details services available if you are interested in adopting or fostering a child or Young Person in Gateshead.
Concerns or Complaints
We hope that you find the services you or your child receives are of excellent quality and well suited to your needs. Occasionally, something may...
Family Information Service and Directory
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Useful Websites
Your Views
We welcome your views about our Local Offer. If you think information is missing or needs to be added or updated you can tell us...
Events
This page includes events and activities for children, Young People, families and professionals.
Gateshead SEND Young People’s Hub
This page is currently under construction. It aims to be a safe space for young people with additional needs in Gateshead to access relevant...