SEND activities directory
The SEND activities directory has been developed to provide free and impartial information to families about activities suitable for those with SEND within the local and surrounding area and offered online.
Gateshead Council are not responsible for quality assuring the providers in this list nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.
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Do you provide any inclusive activities for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational needs and disabilities?
If you would like your provision to be added to our SEND activities directory, please complete our online registration form (opens new window) and provide information about your provision including information about your offer, dates and times it is available, contact information for the provision, address/location and any other important details such as age range, cost, if food is provided, or if a referral is needed.
It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes if you are added to the directory by emailing SENDActivities@gateshead.gov.uk.
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The Adamson Trust provide assistance with the cost of holidays and/or respite breaks for young people aged 17 and under with a physical or mental disability.
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Baltic Stars provides authentic, artist-led opportunities for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities.
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Better offer dedicated swimming sessions for children with special educational needs.
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Blaydon Harrier and Athletics Club offers a range of athletics activities to everyone aged 8 years and above, for both coaching and competition.
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British Blind Sport help blind and partially sighted people get active and play sport.
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This card gives disabled people one free ticket for a person to accompany them to the cinema, to provide them with support.
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If you have a disability and want to enjoy photography, the Disabled Photographers' Society are there to help, advise and encourage you to overcome difficulties and to take great photographs.
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Dreamflight is a UK charity that takes children with a serious illness or disability on their holiday of a lifetime to Orlando.
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Family Support Online is a new service from Kids for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in England.
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Friends Action North East offers a one to one mentoring programme for adults with a learning disability and autism in the North East.
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Guide Dogs My Time to Play is for children aged 0-4 with a vision impairment and their parents, carers and siblings. It's a free service that helps children with a vision impairment develop a broad range of skills through play.
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Family Support Online is a new service from Kids for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in England.
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MatD are a national charity which helps people of all levels of hearing loss to access and enjoy music.
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Music Spark offers the chance to have fun experimenting with instruments and technology, playing musical games, writing and singing songs.
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Newcastle United Foundation provides professional disability football coaching for adults and children with a range of disabilities through an inclusive approach to sport.
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North East Sight Matters deliver informative and practical competence training that provides appropriate, safe, and adapted methods of life skills for both children and adults.
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Northumberland College Zoo can offer bespoke family and group sessions where there is a range of SEND.
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Pathways 4 All is a parent-led charity, providing leisure services for children and young people with disabilities/ additional needs (0-25 years old).
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RSBC are there to support you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0 - 25.
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The Kayaks run family fun sessions open to all children and young people aged up to 25 years of age who have a disability, special educational needs (SEN), social emotional or mental health (SEMH).
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The Lawnmowers is a producing theatre-arts organisation. Operating in Gateshead and surrounding regions.
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At Twisting Ducks you can work with professional musicians to develop your music skills, to write your own songs, and to perform live at gig nights and events.
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Tourism For All (UK) are an independent charity supporting leisure and tourism opportunities for all. If you are disabled or an older person, they can give you information about accessible accommodation and tourism services in the UK/overseas.
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Useful Vision are a registered charity providing positive opportunities and unique events for vision impaired children and their families across the North East.
