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Gateshead SEND Local Offer

About the local offer

The Gateshead Local Offer brings together information for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. This includes information about services and support, and advice and guidance on education, health, social care and transport.

Information, advice, services and support

Supporting children from birth to reception

Education and learning

Preparing for adulthood

Health services

Social care

Things to do

Travel and transport

Support for parents and carers

Support for professionals

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Get involved

View all the ways you can keep informed and get involved with the SEND Local Offer.

Young people's hub

Our dedicated area for young people with SEND to find support and advice.

SEND thresholds

SEND thresholds are descriptors that are used to understand and describe SEND needs and support required.

Stepping Up

Supporting your journey moving on from early years through to adulthood.

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What is the 'local offer'?

The Department for Education has created a video which explains what is meant by "local offer" and what you can expect from your local authority.