Newcastle Sendiass

06/11/2025

There's still time to register for our SEND Transition Event - Getting ready for next steps

Join us at the Civic Centre, Newcastle on Friday 7th November 2025 for a powerful event focused on improving outcomes for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This event brings together services, schools, families, and young people to explore key themes around the transition to adulthood, including education, employment, independent living, adult social care, and health.

We’re thrilled to welcome Marian Cullen, a SEND Consultant working with Local Area Partnerships across the country, as well being commissioned by the DFE as a SEND Advisor, as our keynote speaker, alongside inspiring presentations from local services and young people sharing their lived experiences.

There will also be:

🥪 Lunch provided
🤝 Networking opportunities
🛍️ Marketplace of services and resources

See link in the comments to register your place 👇

04/11/2025

SENDIASS will be attending the event 'Supporting Better Outcomes for Young People' this Friday 7th November. There will be guest speakers and information stands to help families explore key themes around the transition to adulthood.

The event is held at the Newcastle Civic Centre between 9.30am - 2.00pm, lunch is provided. Please see the leaflet to book a place.

22/10/2025

"The government is to delay publishing its long-awaited overhaul of special educational needs provision in England as ministers seek to build a coalition among parents to support its changes."

Good that ministers aren't rushing into the wrong reforms, and that they want to hear about families' experiences. We're ready to talk to ministers any time about how families navigate the SEND system and what needs to change.

08/08/2025

Fantastic video for young people showing a day out in Newcastle

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMX5_Wbouj-/?igsh=MXRsMHc4Z3VsdHN1OQ==

29/07/2025

SENDIASS are having technical difficulties with our phone lines. We currently do not have a functioning voicemail. The service is open across the summer 9-5. If you try to call and do not get an answer, please try again or send us an email with your name and number and one of the advisors will get back to you within 24 hours. Email: sendiassadmin@newcastle.gov.uk

14/07/2025

SEND Support Hub: 2025 Summer Event

Come along and find out about activities and services for children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Newcastle.

📍 Banqueting Hall, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
📅 Friday 8th August 2025
🕚 11am until 2pm (arrive anytime)

Families who come along can enjoy:
🖌️ fun activity taster sessions
🍰 tea, coffee, juice and refreshments
🛈 SEND activity and service information stalls

Our amazing local activity and service providers will be there to chat with you and answer any questions you may have.

Everything is free and there is no need to book. If you are thinking of attending, you can register your interest via the link in the comments 👇

10/07/2025