SENDIASS
Gateshead SENDIASS is provided by Barnardo’s on behalf of Gateshead Council.
We offer free impartial, confidential information and advice for children and young people aged 0-25 and their parents and carers where a child or young person has or may have special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND).
The Gateshead SENDIASS team include:
SENDIASS Volunteers supporting parents, carers, and young people
SENDIASS provides volunteers who offer support and advice to parents, carers, and young people which is offered confidentially and impartially.
Who are our volunteers?
Independent parental supporters are volunteers who come from across Tyneside and have a range of interests and expertise.
They often become a volunteer Independent Parental Supporter (IPS) because they have an interest in special educational needs, having worked in education or having been the parent or grandparent of a child with special needs themselves.
If you would like to volunteer contact us:
Please email us at DAISS@barnardos.org.uk or call us at 07881 834 429 or visit our website.
An Independent supporter can help in a number of ways:
Up-to-date information about events happening locally will be detailed on our Facebook page.
We would be happy to attend coffee mornings and other events if we can. Please send invitations to daiss@barnardos.org.uk or call us on 07881 834 429.
The Local Offer is an information hub for all things relating to SEND in the area. The Gateshead Local Offer brings together information for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with SEND needs and their families. This includes information about services and support, and advice and guidance on education, health, social care, and transport. PCF is an organised volunteer group of parents, carers, disabled children, and young people who have a variety of special educational needs and disabilities living across the Gateshead borough.
Gateshead Local Offer
Gateshead Parent Carer Forum (PCF)
Life can be challenging as a parent or carer and you might wish to meet to talk to other people in a similar situation. Local Parent Carer Forums are a representative local group of parents and carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabled children who work with local authorities, education, health and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of disabled children and families. Additional resources: Are you looking for support? We can help you with any problems you might be having at school and can also give you information about other services like health or social care which could be useful too. We’re able to: Help you to arrange a meeting with teachers and other school staff about the help you need in school. Help you to write down all the things you want to say at the meeting and even come along with you to make sure that you have the chance to say all the things you wanted to say. Help you and your parents, teachers, and other professionals in your life to make a plan about how to meet your needs. Additional resources Masquer-Aid run a programme for Neurodivergent Young People aged 13-19. RISE works in schools and colleges across Newcastle and Gateshead to support children and young people (aged 5-18) with their emotional well-being and mental health.
For parents and carers
For children and young people
You can contact us for more individualised advice and support via phone, email or complete our contact us form.
If you are a young person, you can find more information about accessing SENDIASS or support.
If you are a parent/ carer or professional and want more information about SENDIASS.
Resources and information that may help you with your question or query.
We are open Monday – Friday, 8.30 - 4.30
