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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Online inclusive choir for children and young people under the age of 18 across the UK to include children who are disabled and have additional needs and those who don't consider themselves disabled or to have additional needs.
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Autistic Girls Network are a small registered charity working to support, educate, and bring change.
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Better offer dedicated swimming sessions for children with special educational needs.
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Birkheads Wild supports young people in Gateshead and the wider North East to build a better future for themselves – using the outdoors.
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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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Brightside are dedicated to the provision of high quality, innovative and educational day opportunities for 18-35 year olds with additional needs.
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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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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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Gateshead Youth Theatre is a place for children to have fun, develop imagination, build confidence, improve team work and learn a few acting skills.
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Krazy Kingdom welcome children with a range of disabilities and additional needs to their exclusive, designated play sessions.
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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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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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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 session is aimed at children and young people aged 8+ with additional needs. Parents and carers are also welcome.
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Shiremoor Adventure Playground is a community-based, inclusive adventure playground, catering for children and young people of all abilities.
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Handigolf Foundation promote golf for disabled people.
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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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Accessible Disco at the Teams Life Centre is an activity which is solely for those who are aged 18 + and have special educational needs and disabilities.
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Musical Café at the Teams Life Centre is a live music and karaoke mixed social event.
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Walking Football at the Teams Life Centre is exclusively for adults 18-23 years old with SEND.
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Your Voice counts at the Teams Life Centre provides support for 18 – 24 year olds and social activities solely for those with disabilities and special needs.
