Sunderland Information Point

04/11/2025

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are carrying out a local area SEND inspection in Sunderland and would like to hear from you. Complete the survey to share your views.

👉Find out more about the local area SEND inspection here: https://www.sunderlandinformationpoint.co.uk/kb5/sunderland/directory/advice.page?id=9ARi-vzW_Rc

📣Sunderland is undergoing a Local Area SEND Inspection week commencing 10th November 2025.

Your voices matter!
🗣 Inspectors would like to hear from you if you are a young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or a parent carer.

Please share your views by completing the survey:
🔗 https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/AreaSend/10389065

The surveys will close on Tuesday 11th November 2025.

03/11/2025

It's Bonfire Night this week! 🎇

We hope you enjoy your celebrations, but please be mindful that for a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories.

We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks.

Read more here: http://spkl.io/6180Awz8g

31/10/2025

FRIDAY FACTS -CARER PASSPORT South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support.
The care they give is unpaid.
It can be difficult when someone you care for has to go into hospital. You may want to help care for them. The Carer Passport Scheme will help you do so.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust will give you a Carer Passport which will help you in a number of ways, including:-
- Identifies you as a carer
- Helps you to support the person you care for while they are in hospital
- Gives staff information about the patient and how you support them
- Raises awareness of carers and how important they are to patients
- Helps make sure that the hospital support and care for their patients in the best way.
For more information please ring the centre on 0191 5493768, email contactus@sunderlandcarers.co.uk or go to the "contact us" section on our website

23/10/2025

🎾 FREE Family Tennis Sessions in Sunderland!

Looking for a fun way to get active this October? Join us for Tennis – no need to book, just turn up! All equipment is provided.

📍 Thompson Park
🕛 12pm – 1:30pm, 27 October

📍 Usworth Park
🕛 12pm – 1:30pm, 28 October

📍 Barnes Park
🕛 12pm – 1:30pm, 29 October

👉 For more info: clubspark.lta.org.uk/SunderlandParksTennis

23/10/2025

Free SEND-friendly activities for children this October half term! ✨
Booking is recommended due to limited spaces.

21/10/2025

SEND Swim Session at Washington Leisure Centre this Saturday.

Come and join us for exclusive use of Washington swimming pool fully accessible for all

21/10/2025

What happens when bingo meets a disco? 🪩
You get Bonkerz4Bingo, a night full of music, mayhem and pure madness! 🎶

Grab your friends, your dancing shoes, and a good dose of laughter…
because this isn’t just a bingo night, it’s a party with purpose! 🧡

Every ticket helps Grace House support disabled children, young people & their families across the North East. 🧡

📅 Saturday 22ⁿᵈ November , 6:30PM
📍 Whitburn & Marsden Social Club
🎟️ £10pp (includes bingo books)
🔞 18+ only
Don’t wait until it’s too late, grab your tickets today and kick off the best way possible!
Book now: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Bonkerz4Bingo

📞 Call 0191 435 2088
📧 Email HF@Gracehouse.co.uk

21/10/2025

Sunderland creatives!
We are partnering with University of Sunderland through the Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP) to support individuals, who are either self-employed or employed by a creative business, to identify their training needs and access the support they need.

Through the UKSPF Creative Mentoring and Training Support Programme, independent creative practitioners and employees of creative businesses and organisations based in Sunderland are invited to apply for a bespoke mentoring or training package, which addresses their own development needs and supports future employability.

Closes 5pm, Friday 31 October

Find out more at sunderlandculture.org.uk/unlock

The Creative Mentoring and Training Support Programme is part of the UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Project (SSIP) and is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by Sunderland, UK and led by University of Sunderland.

17/10/2025

Keel Crossing Opens Tomorrow!

From Saturday 18 October, Sunderland’s newest landmark, Keel Crossing, will be open permanently, connecting the former Vaux site to Sheepfolds and the Stadium of Light.

Be among the first to walk across this iconic bridge for tomorrow’s match Sunderland AFC vs Wolves 🔴⚪

The city will be busier than usual on Saturday, so if you’re heading to the game, please plan your journey ahead of time.

Find out more in the comments👇

15/10/2025

15/10/2025

🍁🎉 Autumn Fayre – A Fun-Filled Family Event! 🎉🍁

Families are invited to enjoy a fantastic day out at the Autumn Fayre on Wednesday 29th October, from 10am to 1pm, held at Houghton Racecourse Community Association , Burden Avenue, Houghton Le Spring, DHS 8EG.

✨ Event Highlights Include:
🎩 A live magic and balloon modelling show by Mister Twister (11am–12pm)
🛍️ Stalls featuring homemade cakes, pies, and festive items
🎟️ Tombola – £1 per strip
🎯 Fun games with prizes – just 50p per go!
☕ Every adult will receive free tea or coffee 🌭 every child gets a free hot dog!

❤️Thank you to Copt Hill Councillors for providing funding from Community Chest.

📞 For more details, contact Louise on 07714 387633

Don’t miss out – it’s set to be a brilliant day for all! 🧡