North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum CIC

11/11/2025

🌟 SEND LOCAL OFFER 🌟

Did you know that North Tyneside's Local Offer has recently had a bit of a revamp?

It is now aimed to be more user friendly with sections dedicated to Parent, Young Person or Professional.

Have you used it? Was it Helpful? We'd love to hear your thoughts....

https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/send-local-offer

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What is the SEND Local Offer The SEND Local Offer is a resource providing information on the services and support available in the local area for families with a child who has Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND).  The offer includes services from birth to 25, across education, heal...

10/11/2025

🎅 SET YOUR ALARMS... 🎅

(Sharing on behalf of North Tyneside Participation)

In just ONE week, the easeINTO activities will start to appear on the booking system.

'From 10am on 18th November, the fun activities run by our brilliant providers will be available to book! These activities are fully funded for children on benefit related free school meals 🥗'

If not already registered on the booking system, we recommend doing so asap so you are ready to go come Monday morning.

SEND Criteria

*There are a small number of free spaces available for children who are not eligible for income-related free school meals, these are called ‘non-eligible’ spaces. The criteria for these ‘non-eligible’ spaces includes:*

children with a special educational need or disability (SEND)
children in care
young carers
children on EHCP plans
children and young people from low-income working families
children and young people known to social care
children of refugees and asylum seekers
young people between 16 and 18 with SEND

If your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND), please make sure you fill in this information when you register on the booking system. Your child can then be approved to access non-eligible spaces.

If your child meets one of the other criteria for ‘non-eligible’ spaces, we will need to know your child’s name, date of birth, and reason for eligibility before you register for an account. If you would like to be approved under one of these criteria please email easeinto@northtyneside.gov.uk to self-refer.

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FOR FURTHER INFO: 👉 https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/youth-hub/things-do/ease-programme/book-ease-activities?fbclid=IwY2xjawN8OPpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIUrYFm_D_auTlerKuarsHitpPT92T7Aau6AFsV-A9YgGceeTfYgqzJOJfS0_aem_SN_UwYcObjtFmRgw9FhBdA

Register for an account on the on the ease INTO booking system to reserve spaces on activities in the school holidays:

10/11/2025

🫂 ANTI BULLYING WEEK - 10-14th NOVEMBER 🫂

This week is Anti Bullying Week.

Every year, The Anti-Bullying Alliance is the force behind this campaign to raise awareness of Bullying, it's impact and importantly the support that is available.

We have shared their video below which emphasises this year's theme 'Change For Good' and the message that we all have our part to play in identifying and reporting bullying. This is vital in our SEND community as many of our children and young people are vulnerable and unable to communicate any threat or concern.

https://youtu.be/lO6599wP390

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'1 in 3 young people being bullied suffer in silence' - A disturbing fact shared from the Kooth website. Kooth have recently teamed up with The Diana Award, a leading youth charity, to raise awareness of bullying and to encourage young people being bullied to tell a trusted adult and reach out for support.

There are lots of resources and online support available for children and young people via Kooth and their platforms. Check out their services and anti-bullying support here:

https://connect.kooth.com/kooth-and-diana-award-tackling-bullying-together

Specifically for our SEND community, Kooth's digital mental health service is uniquely suited to neurodiverse young people:

'Our text based chat support means no eye contact is needed, we are accessible at home, in private - no noisy waiting room or busy journey to make in order to talk to someone, and the asynchronous messaging between the young person and one of Kooth's mental health experts allows them to take time to consider how they express themselves.'

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Every year, bullying impacts the lives of countless young people and silence helps it grow. That’s why, this Anti-Bullying Week, we’re empowering young peopl...

07/11/2025

💦 SEND SWIMMING FOR LITTLE ONES 💦

Dis you know that Woodlawn School hosts a weekly swim session specifically for SEND and Sensory Needs?

Check out their post and contact details below if you are interested in learning more.

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07/11/2025

🍁🍂🍃 WELLBEING WALKS 🍃🍂🍁

North Tyneside Carers' Centre have launched a new opportunity for carers.

You know we are all over the importance of wellbeing and peer support 🙌👌

If you’re free and able to attend, why not join them? Starts next Thursday, the 13th November.

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We are launching our monthly Wellbeing Walks..

The idea is that you can take time for yourself, get some fresh air and meet other carers too.

The walks, launched in collaboration with North Tyneside Council, will be led by qualified and friendly walk leaders and will be supported by a member of the team here at North Tyneside Carers' Centre. All routes will be circular and located near public transport and car parks.

The first walk is scheduled for 1pm (for an hour) on Thursday 13 November and the location is Briar Dene.

Meet us at 12.45pm at Waves Leisure Centre reception. The 308 and 309 buses stop right outside and there is free car parking.

You can always treat yourself to a hot drink after the walk




Walks

06/11/2025

🫶 WORKSHOPS FOR DEAF PEOPLE 🫶

BecomingVisible in association with the British Deaf Association and others are delivering a series of workshops for the deaf community.

For further information on this campaign, or to register your interest, please use the contact details on the flyer attached.

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06/11/2025

📚 NEW RESOURCES 📚

Sharing these two new resources developed by Kerrie Highcock, a manager within North East Autism Society.

With over 18 years of experience behind her, Kerrie has developed these journals to provide the opportunity for children to share their experiences about school in a relaxed, creative way.

Both are available on Amazon via the QR code on the flyers attached.

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05/11/2025

☕️ SEND COFFEE SESSIONS ☕️

Education North Tyneside are running SEND coffee sessions throughout next week at different venues across the borough.

If you have a little one aged under 5 at the start of their education journey, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about the support available. AND, a lush chance to meet some parent carer peers to share that journey with you! 🥰

Session dates and venues are on the flyer attached along with booking information.

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05/11/2025

🙌 BRAND NEW AND EXCLUSIVE 🙌

Remember a little while ago we asked you for some feedback around mindfulness activities for our community???….

Well HERE IT IS…… 🤩

🧘 FREE Yoga & Pilates 6 week course 🧘

🧡 MONDAY’S 1-2:30pm
🧡 Lakeside Centre, Killingworth.

⭐️ STARTS MONDAY THE 10th NOV ⭐️

Take some time for yourself and feel the benefits of exercise and being surrounded by
parent carer peers 🫶

To sign up, please email Lucy at US Active directly. Deets on the flyer.. 👌

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04/11/2025

🫶 IN PERSON SUPPORT GROUP 🫶

💗 Special Guardianship & Kinship Carers 💗

(NOT SEND specific)

If you are a carer for a child under a Special Guardianship or Kinship arrangement, this is an opportunity for you to gain some peer support and understanding in a safe space.

A lush opportunity to connect with other carers and their families. They meet on the 1st Thursday of each month so that is THIS THURSDAY, the 6th of November.

Please see flyer attached for all the details.

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04/11/2025

🤩 FILM TRAINEESHIP 🤩

Sharing an amazing opportunity from Beacon Films CIC for any budding filmmakers in our community!...

Beacon Films has partnered with Great North Museum, Hancock and SAMEE to offer:

🌟 40 hours of guaranteed paid filmmaking work.

🌟 5 hours of film industry mentoring to help you get more work.

🌟 1 year of one-to-one mentoring to help grow your business.

To find out more and download the Easy Read application pack, follow this link... 👇

https://www.beaconfilms.org.uk/content/traineeship

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Supporting disabled and neurodivergent creatives to take the next steps in their screen career

03/11/2025

👉Autism, ADHD & Physical Behaviours 👈

Sharing this webinar opportunity delivered by two autistic professionals to share support, provide guidance and educate on the physical behaviours that are often displayed by our children and young people.

📍Monday, 17th November
📍12-2pm

'Feeling overwhelmed by constant movement, meltdowns, or aggressive outbursts?

Physical behaviours like hitting, biting, restlessness, or self-harm aren't defiance – they're powerful communication from a person whose brain and body are in distress.

This Session will cover:

Proprioception
Restlessness
Anxiety
Agitation, Irritation, Frustration
Aggression
Self-harm & pain seeking
Damaging Furniture
Hitting & Biting
Lashing out
Pushing
Recklessness
Screaming
Increased Stimming

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-adhd-physical-behaviours-registration-1734898852169?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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Understanding autism and associated physical ill health.