South Tyneside SENDIASS

02/02/2026

𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒂𝒅! 🚐📚

Our SEND Surgeries have been a big hit – thank you! But we know not everyone has had the chance to speak with us face to face.

That’s why we’re excited to team up with South Tyneside Libraries for a SENDIAS Drop-In Roadshow this term!

Come along, meet the team, and get the information, advice, and support you need – no booking required!

📌 Jarrow Focus Library – Thurs 12th Feb, 2–3pm
📌 Cleadon Park Library – Tues 3rd Feb, 11am–12pm
📌 Hebburn Central Library – Thurs 12th Mar, 11am–12pm

🗣️ Whether you’ve got questions or just want a chat, we’re here to help.

Don't worry if you can't make it to the above sessions, these will return in the Spring and Summer term!

🔗 More info at: https://www.southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝘀! 🎉🏡

Our latest Holiday Activities have landed, from Traditional Tales to Tiny Explorers, there's something for everyone this February! ☺️

Check out the full timetable 👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/4rn8P7d

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆! 🌟

We love hearing from the amazing service users we’ve supported!

Your feedback helps us grow and make our services even better.

If you’ve accessed any of our support—whether that’s:
✅ Attending a workshop as part of our Training Offer
✅ Calling our Advice Line
✅ Joining one of our SEND Surgery Sessions
…we’d love to hear from you! 💬

👉 Share your thoughts and experiences by submitting feedback via https://forms.office.com/r/tQuLv1gZYp

29/01/2026

Research Participants Needed!

We are sharing information about this research on behalf of Grace, who’s completing her PhD in the centre for neurodiversity and development at Durham University.

This research focuses on the online experiences of children and young people aged 9-25 who:

-Have not attended university
-Live in the UK
-Have been diagnosed autistic

You are invited to complete a short survey (around 20 minutes) about your child/young person's online experiences, including experiences of vulnerability online.

If you would like more information or to take part, please follow this link:
https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OkArEDipRjUWQ6. Thank you!

29/01/2026

29/01/2026

28/01/2026

✅ 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑫 𝑴𝒚𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓!

Myth: All young people who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan in school will have a plan until they are 25.

Fact: An EHC plan can continue only if the young person stays in education or training (not higher education) and still needs the extra support to achieve the outcomes in their plan.

📣 𝙒𝙚’𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪:
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned about EHC plans? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

27/01/2026

For any of our parents with SEND children, theres a new drop in starting at Jarrow Mindset, ran by South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum

27/01/2026

𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝑯𝑪 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕?🌟

Are you thinking about requesting an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment—the first step that may lead to an EHC Plan? If the process feels confusing or the paperwork overwhelming, you’re not alone.

South Tyneside SENDIASS is delighted to be welcomed by South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum for a friendly, practical support session to help you confidently navigate the EHC needs assessment (EHC NA) request process.

📍 Venue: Inspire South Tyneside, 27 Beach Road
📅 Date: Monday 9th February
⏰ Time: 10:15am – 11:45am

During this relaxed, informative session, members of our team will be on hand to:
Explain the EHC needs assessment process
Offer guidance on completing the request paperwork
Answer your questions and provide personalised support

Whether you’re just getting started or stuck partway through, we’re here to help.

👉 Reserve your place today:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/south-tyneside-sendiass-31323926281

27/01/2026

More good news……What a moment for our school community 🌟

We are incredibly proud to share that West Boldon Primary School has received a letter of congratulations from the Secretary of State for Education, recognising the excellent outcomes achieved by our disadvantaged pupils and placing our school among the very best nationally.

This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication, ambition and commitment of our amazing staff, and the hard work, resilience and determination of our pupils. It truly shows what can be achieved when high expectations and care for every child come together.

We are proud of what we’ve achieved and excited to continue sharing effective practice, collaborating with others, and ensuring that all children are given the very best opportunities to succeed.

Well done, Team West Boldon 💙👏