SEND Services in North Tyneside
North Tyneside, a metropolitan borough in the North East, offers dedicated SEND support tailored to its urban communities, with a focus on helping children and families navigate services effectively. The area shows strengths like North Tyneside's highest young male participation rates in education and training in the region, including for those with SEND, alongside a higher-than-national-average proportion of young children with SEND accessing extended early years entitlements. Local special school places have grown steadily to meet rising needs, and North Tyneside SENDIASS provides impartial advice to guide you every step of the way - we're here to support you through what can feel like a daunting process.
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Schools & SEND Provision
84
Schools
10
Specialist
15
SEN Units & Resource Bases
31,428
Total Pupils
4,581 pupils
1,988 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 North Tyneside's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
North Tyneside SENDIASS
SEND Team
North Tyneside Council SENDIASS
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Beacon Hill School
SpecialParkside House School
SpecialPercy Hedley School
SpecialNot judgedSilverdale School
SpecialNot judgedSouthlands School
SpecialGoodBenton House School
SpecialBrenkley School
SpecialPercy Hedley Hedleys College
SpecialGrasmere Academy
PrimaryGoodNorham High School
SecondaryGoodBenton Dene Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingBurnside College
SecondaryGoodGeorge Stephenson High School
SecondaryGoodJohn Spence Community High School
SecondaryRequires ImprovementValley Gardens Middle School
Middle deemed secondaryNot judgedWhitehouse Primary School
PrimaryInadequateUnderstanding 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 North Tyneside.
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