SEND Services in Newcastle upon Tyne
Navigating SEND support in Newcastle upon Tyne can feel overwhelming, but as a vibrant metropolitan city in the North East, it offers a strong foundation with high ambition and innovative approaches across its high needs system, as outlined in the recent SEND Strategy. Newcastle approves over 90% of requests for EHC assessments - far above the 66% average of similar areas - showing a commitment to identifying and meeting complex needs, especially with early years support that spots challenges sooner than many places. While rising demand brings budget pressures, the Newcastle SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is here to guide you every step, helping connect families to the right local resources with reassurance and expertise.
That's why many Newcastle families are turning to JakTrack alongside SENDIASS support - to build the evidence that makes every conversation with professionals count. By capturing what you notice day-to-day (the sleep patterns, the meltdowns, the wins), JakTrack organises it all automatically and shows you exactly where your child's needs are strongest, so when you're sitting down with your SENCO or preparing for an EHC review, you walk in with 90 days of real, organised evidence rather than scattered notes. Starting early means that by the time assessments or reviews come around, you're not scrambling to remember what happened months ago - you've already got the picture clear, which takes the pressure off and puts you firmly in control of your child's story. see how JakTrack can help
Schools & SEND Provision
108
Schools
7
Specialist
18
SEN Units & Resource Bases
46,888
Total Pupils
7,138 pupils
2,429 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
View Newcastle upon Tyne's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Newcastle SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Parent Carer Forum
Newcastle SEND Parent Carer Forum
SEND Team
Newcastle SEND Service
Short Breaks
Short breaks informationPortage
SEND Outreach Service - Early Years
All requests for advice and support in relation to children aged 0 to 5 are made through the Newcastle SEN Advice and Support Allocation Panel (SEN ASAP). Requests can be made for help with children emerging needs.
Educational Psychology
Newcastle Educational Psychology Service
Other Services
Preparing for Adulthood
Home to School Transport
Personal Budgets
Mediation
Early Help
Workforce Development Admin, room 213, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Disabled Children's Register
Community Team Learning Disabilities
Autism Pathway
Sleep Service
The Sleep Charity - National Sleep Helpline
Challenging Behaviour team
Intensive Positive Behavioural Service Community Team
Transition team
Secure Outreach Transitions Team (SOTT)
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Hadrian School
SpecialNorthern Counties School
SpecialGoodSir Charles Parsons School
SpecialTalbot House Children's Charity
SpecialGoodTrinity Academy Newcastle
SpecialRequires ImprovementTrinity Post 16 Solutions Limited
SpecialBenfield School
SecondaryNot judgedKenton School
SecondaryNot judgedAtkinson Road Primary Academy
PrimaryGoodBenton Park Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedBroadwood Primary School
PrimaryGoodCheviot Primary School
PrimaryGoodEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
PrimaryGosforth Junior High Academy
Middle deemed secondaryGoodKenton Bar Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedKingston Park Primary School
PrimaryNorth Fawdon Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedRegent Farm First School
PrimaryTyneview Primary School
PrimaryWalbottle Academy
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding school SEND provision
Schools in England provide SEND support at different levels. Here's what each type means:
Specialist School
A school that exclusively educates children with SEND. Smaller classes (typically 6-12 pupils), staff trained in specific needs, and environments designed for children who need more support than mainstream can provide. Places are usually named in an EHCP.
SEN Unit
A dedicated unit within a mainstream school, staffed by specialists. Children are on the roll of the unit but may join mainstream classes for some lessons. Offers a middle ground - specialist support with mainstream social opportunities. Usually requires an EHCP.
Resource Base
Extra resourced provision attached to a mainstream school. Children are on the mainstream roll but can access additional support, equipment, and specialist staff. Some resource bases focus on specific needs like autism or speech and language.
SEN Support (Mainstream)
Every mainstream school has a legal duty to identify and support children with SEND. This includes having a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), providing reasonable adjustments, and putting in place SEN Support plans. You don't need an EHCP for SEN Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Social Care
Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO)