If you have any concerns about your child’s SEN, progress or provision we would urge you to come into school and discuss matters further with your child’s class teacher or the school SENCos. Although school complaints procedures are in place, we would always hope to resolve any issues or concerns informally by working in partnership with parents.
The Local Offer
Newcastle's local offer for families can be found here.
Additional support for families with children in Early Years can be found on the SEND Outreach Service Information page as part of the Local Offer.
SEND Outreach Service - Early Years | Newcastle Support Directory
Newcastle Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Newcastle SENDIASS is a free, impartial and confidential service. They provide information, advice and support to children and parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The link to Newcastle SENDIASS can be found here or they can be contacted by calling (0191) 2116255
Additional information
Parents can contact Specialist Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Supporters for impartial information, advice and support in relation to their child’s SEN and/or disability on 0191 211 6255 or go to their website.
Department for Education SEND guide for parents and carers
A guide on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers
Department for Education and Department for Health information:
https://www.gov.uk/topic/schools-colleges-childrens-services/special-educational-needs-disabilities
Children and Families Act 2014
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/6/contents/enacted
SEND Code of Practice
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/special-educational-needs-sen-code-of-practice-and-regulations
The National Autistic Society
http://www.autism.org.uk
Visual Impairment, Newcastle City Council
http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/education-and-learning/special-educational-needs/visual-impairment
Education Healthcare Plan
http://www.ehcplan.co.uk/