South Tyneside SENDIASS

28/10/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🎉

Join South Tyneside SENDIASS as we launch a week dedicated to promoting inclusion and supporting children and young people who may be at risk of exclusion or missing education.

📅 Monday 2 November 2026
⏰ 4.00pm - 5.30pm
📍 The Word, South Shields

The launch event will feature:
✨ Guest speakers
☕ Refreshments
🧵 The unveiling of The Inclusion Quilt - a community project showcasing individually designed patches created by children, young people and families across South Tyneside, sharing what inclusion means to them.

School Exclusions Week brings together families, schools, professionals and community partners to raise awareness, share learning and celebrate inclusive practice.

Whether you're a parent, carer, professional, educator or community member, we'd love you to join us.

✅ Free to attend
✅ No booking required
✅ Open to everyone

For more information about School Exclusions Week and the activities taking place throughout the week, visit: https://www.southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/

27/10/2026

📢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As part of School Exclusions Week, South Tyneside SENDIASS will be joining local partners at a special Multi-Agency Drop-In Roadshow at Cleadon Park.

This is an opportunity for parents and carers to access free information, advice and support from a range of local services, including:

✅ South Tyneside SENDIASS
✅ Healthy Minds
✅ South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum
✅ Escape Interventions

Whether you're experiencing difficulties with attendance, concerned about the risk of exclusion, seeking SEND advice, or simply want to understand what support is available, representatives from multiple services will be on hand to help.

📍 Cleadon Park Library
📅 Tuesday 3 November
🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm

No appointment is needed. Just drop in, have a chat and find out how local services can support your child and family.

🔗 More information: https://www.southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/

27/10/2026

🌿 Creative Stress & Resilience Workshop 🎨

Are you a parent or carer looking for ways to manage stress, build resilience and support your wellbeing?

Join us for a fantastic 6-week Creative Stress & Resilience Workshop with Luna Blu NE, offering a welcoming space to explore creativity, develop coping strategies and take some time for yourself. 💚

📅 Starting Monday 2nd November 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am
🧭 Luna Blu studio, Franklin street, South Shields, NE33 1PZ

📌 Booking is not essential, but it is recommended as places are limited!

Come along, get creative and invest in your wellbeing. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌸

27/10/2026

Are you or do you have a family member or friend aged 18-24 who is not in education, employment or training? Would you benefit from some mental health support, practical guidance and support with next steps? Phil from South Tyneside Counselling and Hypnotherapy has very kindly offered FREE fortnightly drop-ins at Jarrow Mindset; starting on Thursday 10th September between 1.30-3pm. These will be informal and there is no need for an appointment, just call in and have a chat with Phil and other like minded people.
As always at Jarrow Mindset there is NEVER any judgement and the refreshments are free.

27/10/2026

𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐀𝐏) 𝐞-𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

This e-learning course has been created by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC), part of the National Children's Bureau (NCB).

The e-learning is part of work organised under the RISE (Research and Improvement for SEND Excellence) Programme, a contract funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

The e-learning provides an introduction to Alternative Provision (AP) and is aimed at anyone with an interest in AP including professionals as well as parent carers.

Sign up to complete the course at: https://learning.research-improvement-send-excellence.org.uk/products/an-introduction-to-alternative-provision.aspx?

This e-learning course has been created by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC), part of the National Children's Bureau (NCB). The e-learning is part of work organised under the RISE (Research and Improvement for SEND Excellence) Programme, a contract funded by the Department for Education (DfE)....

26/10/2026

Get crafty with your kids at South Tyneside Libraries 🤪🎨👩‍🎨🖌
See poster for further details

26/10/2026

Last few places remaining 🚨

💜 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙨

As part of School Exclusions Week 2026, we're delighted to welcome Choice Wellbeing Service CIC, who will be delivering a supportive workshop for parent carers of children and young people with additional needs.

Caring for a child or young person can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. This session will help you recognise the signs of burnout, understand why it happens, and explore practical strategies to manage stress and support your wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday 3rd November 2026
🕛 12pm to 3pm
📍 Primrose Family Hub

During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Learn to recognise the signs of burnout
✅ Explore practical strategies to manage stress
✅ Share experiences in a supportive environment
✅ Take time to focus on your own wellbeing

🎟️ Bookings open on Friday 18th September, with places available on a first come, first served basis.

Book your place via Eventbrite: 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/south-tyneside-sendiass-31323926281

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of practical support, reflection and self-care.

26/10/2026

𝑰𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫

From 1 October 2026, Barnardo's became South Tyneside Council's SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service provider.

Referrals can be submitted using the contact details below:

📧 [email protected]
📞 07881 834429

Please direct any new requests to the contact details above.

ℹ️ Information about SEND mediation, disagreement resolution and appeals is also available on our website: www.southtynesidesendiass.co.uk

25/10/2026

🌟 Looking for trusted health information for children and young people?
Our website is here to support families with clear guidance, helpful resources, and reliable advice to help every child thrive. From everyday wellbeing to navigating health concerns, you’ll find information designed to make things a little easier.

Explore more and feel confident knowing support is only a click away. 💛

25/10/2026

💜 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙨

As part of School Exclusions Week 2026, we're delighted to welcome Choice Wellbeing Service CIC, who will be delivering a supportive workshop for parent carers of children and young people with additional needs.

Caring for a child or young person can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. This session will help you recognise the signs of burnout, understand why it happens, and explore practical strategies to manage stress and support your wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday 3rd November 2026
🕛 12pm to 3pm
📍 Primrose Family Hub

During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Learn to recognise the signs of burnout
✅ Explore practical strategies to manage stress
✅ Share experiences in a supportive environment
✅ Take time to focus on your own wellbeing

🎟️ Bookings open on Friday 18th September, with places available on a first come, first served basis.

Book your place via Eventbrite: 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/south-tyneside-sendiass-31323926281

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of practical support, reflection and self-care.