Search for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services

A service for children and young people that need a specialist assessment and / or treatment for mental health difficulties.

A service for children with speech language, communication, eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

Uncommon offer free online sessions for ADHD and autistic young people who experience school phobia or emotionally based school avoidance.

A charity supporting people with Down's Syndrome and their families across the North East.

Durham Cricket Club is offering free SEN cricket coaching to individuals between the ages of 7 - 17 years in the South Tyneside area.

Support for children and young people who struggle with an eating disorder.

Support when a child's learning or behaviour is a concern for their teacher or family.

The Enabler and Involvement Service work with adults with learning disabilities and / or autism.

Hedley's Horizons is a programme offering practical and sensory activities.

Learning for Life covers late primary, secondary, and beyond school, focusing on relationships and the sexual education curriculum.

South Tyneside Lifecycle Mental Health Service aims to help people experiencing mild to moderately severe mental health problems. 

Offering a wide range of disability programmes to ensure children, young people and adults across the Northeast can enjoy sport, an active lifestyle and build friendships.

Media Savvy CIC's main aim is to promote education, employability skills, creativity, recovery and rehabilitation.

The North East Autism Society (NEAS) help children and adults with autism to take part in society.

Northern Rights Social Enterprise supports people living in South Tyneside, who are disadvantaged in the job market.

The Nystagmus Network is a registered charity in England and Wales offering support and information to people affected by infantile or acquired nystagmus.

The Occupational Therapy Service supports children, adults and families to live their lives as independently and easily as possible.

Support for children aged 4 to 19 years old with neuropsychiatric conditions.

The Seahorses group is a group for families with children who are referred to South Tyneside Portage and Pre-School Services.

SENDIASS provides information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Therapeutic education for pupils aged 5 to 25 via a national online school.

A service offering resources for early years and Key Stage 1 with Down's syndrome / SEN.

The Tree Tops Team help make a difference to children's lives by working with families, schools and health professionals.

WAVES is a support group and informal friendly base, provided by parents and carers of children with disabilities and / or additional needs.

The Wise Steps Employability Programme helps adults with learning disabilities find employment.