SEND Services in South Tyneside
South Tyneside, a metropolitan borough in the North East with around 31,000 children and young people, has a higher proportion of those with SEND needs - about 1 in 5 - than its geographical or statistical neighbours, reflecting strong local awareness and support efforts. The area is guided by the South Tyneside SEND Strategy 2023-2026, which focuses on partnership working to improve health, wellbeing, and outcomes amid rising needs like speech, language and communication, social emotional mental health, and moderate learning difficulties. For free, impartial guidance on SEND support in South Tyneside, including EHCP processes, contact South Tyneside SENDIASS - they're here to help you navigate this with confidence.
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Schools & SEND Provision
63
Schools
5
Specialist
12
SEN Units & Resource Bases
23,053
Total Pupils
4,323 pupils
1,223 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 South Tyneside's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
South Tyneside SENDIASS
SEND Team
South Tyneside Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust OT
Speech and Language Therapy
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust SALT
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Bamburgh School
SpecialNot judgedEpinay Business and Enterprise School
SpecialKeelman's Way School
SpecialGroundwork South and North Tyneside
SpecialClervaux Nursery School
NurseryHedworthfield Primary School
PrimaryGoodBoldon School
SecondaryNot judgedFellgate Primary School
PrimaryGoodHarton Academy
SecondaryGoodHebburn Lakes Primary School
PrimaryLord Blyton Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementUnderstanding 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 South Tyneside.
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