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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About 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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About 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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About Gateshead Family Hubs have sensory rooms to provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses.
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About Gateshead Libraries are a great places for babies and toddlers. As well as a vast catalogue of books for all ages, they also run activities and events for all ages.
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About 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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About Krazy Kingdom welcome children with a range of disabilities and additional needs to their exclusive, designated play sessions.
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About Let's Talk about Autism run parent-led coffee evenings to talk all things autism. Get advice and support from other parents and carers.
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About MatD are a national charity which helps people of all levels of hearing loss to access and enjoy music.
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About Northumberland College Zoo can offer bespoke family and group sessions where there is a range of SEND.
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About 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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About Rythym Time provide music and sensory classes from birth to 4 years.
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About 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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About Shiremoor Adventure Playground is a community-based, inclusive adventure playground, catering for children and young people of all abilities.
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About Sporting Chance's main objective is to support young people in all aspects of life ensuring they remove barriers for them to succeed.
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About Toddler Soft Play and Bouncy Castle at Teams Life Centre is a small and friendly group.
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About The Sensory Place is a parent-led organisation offering a network of support to families of children with all disabilities aged 0-18 years.
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About Drop-in live music café club is held twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 3pm.
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About Timba Dash Theatre are a theatre company producing immersive sensory experiences for children with complex and additional needs.
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About Useful Vision are a registered charity providing positive opportunities and unique events for vision impaired children and their families across the North East.


















