South Tyneside SENDIASS

26/07/2025

It might just be the start of the summer holidays but for some of us we need to be prepared for September

We’re here to help. In partnership with SENDIASS, we’re running supportive, practical FREE Back to School Workshops designed to help children and young people manage their worries and emotions as they prepare for the new school year. 💬🎒

These sessions will focus on:
✅ Understanding back-to-school anxiety
✅ Simple creative strategies to build confidence
✅ Emotional tools to ease the transition
✅ A safe space for children to explore their feelings

🗓 28TH AUGUST 2025
📍 The Wellbeing Loft
🕒 varied times depending on child age
💡 Suitable for: Children and young people with SEND and their families

Together with SENDIASS, we aim to create a calm, encouraging space to support children emotionally, so they can head back to school feeling stronger and more prepared.

🎟 Spaces are limited – book your spot now!

Primary School Families
🔗 https://bookaby.me/luna-blu-creative-arts-therapy/whats-on/session/8ab50bbe-f160-4461-80f7-aaf5a074fb6f

Secondary School Families
🔗 https://bookaby.me/luna-blu-creative-arts-therapy/whats-on/session/cd4a93e3-9fa8-4313-85ec-b6753137d4ac

Let’s make September a positive step forward 🌈

South Tyneside SENDIASS
The Toby Henderson Trust at The Autism Hub
South Tyneside Parent Carer Forum

25/07/2025

😎Skool's out! Don't be stuck for ideas to keep the kids fed & entertained over the summer holidays. Hop aboard for FREE holiday activities & food support!

Or join us for a FREE coach trip to Beadnell for seashore fun, learning & creativity (picnic lunch & activities included) with Ranger Jane beach schooll!

📩 Spaces are limited – get in touch now to book your family's spot!

Full info: https://ow.ly/x5bo50Wtck3



Followers

25/07/2025

We love to hear from families we have previously supported.

If you’ve recently accessed the service, which could be via our Advice Line, by email, or in-person through our SEND Surgeries, we’d appreciate it if you could share feedback on your experience.

It’s quick and easy to submit your feedback online via https://forms.office.com/r/tQuLv1gZYp

24/07/2025

Our latest complaint statisitics are now available on our Councils Performance Map - search to find out how your council got on.

23/07/2025

23/07/2025

Holiday activities for 5-14 year olds! 📖 This summer, Choice Wellbeing Service CIC are inviting children to create their own children's book so they can share their experiences of their disability or additional needs by telling their story in their own words or pictures.
They're looking to capture a wide range of needs, from neurodivergence to physical disabilities, and will be on hand to support in any way they can. There'll also be an illustrator at one of the sessions to support them in telling their story! All the books will be published, and this October half term there'll be a special celebration where each child will receive their printed copy. Their books will also go on display across Sunderland City Libraries!
To find out more and to book, visit: https://wellbeinginfo.org/events/create-your-own-book/

23/07/2025

🌟 We've just launched a webinar you won’t want to miss, Managing Challenging Behaviour At Home.

Join Colette Longden, Parenting Team Trainer at The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, for an insightful session where you'll learn:

🌟 Why children exhibit challenging behaviours and how to recognise their triggers and responses

🌟 How to be proactive not reactive, whilst validating emotions and building connection and trust

🌟 How to identify when to seek professional support and develop personal coping strategies for stressful moments

Sign up: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lVdvv0

22/07/2025

Are you 16-18 (up to 24 with an EHCP) and not yet decided on your plans for September?

Connexions South Tyneside are hosting our summer drop-in sessions to support anyone who may not yet have a confirmed plan in place for September in terms of education, employment, or training 🔜

No need to book, just drop in and speak with the team as well as a range of local training providers about courses and apprenticeships available within the area! There will also be some CV workshops running for anyone wishing to develop or update their CV.

Also suitable for young people who are awaiting GCSE results or the event on 27th August will support those with questions after results day.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 📅

📍 Ocean Road Centre

📅 Wednesday 6 August

🕑 2:00pm-4:00pm


📍 Ocean Road Centre

📅 Wednesday 27 August

🕓 4:00pm-6:00pm

22/07/2025

22/07/2025

EHCP Map created by NCB Social Care on Dec. 16, 2024

22/07/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗱: Our SEND Surgeries are '𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍' but sometimes you need to wait to see us if sessions are busy 🤔

𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲: Introduced new bookable appointments from September 2025 for Surgery sessions; Advice (30 minutes) and Support (60 minutes) appointments will be available each week (during term-time).

Parents/Carers and professionals can book a space at a Surgery via our Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/south-tyneside-sendiass-31323926281. Members of the team can also offer support to book on to an appropriate session via our Service Advice Line (0191 424 6345).

We hope the new structure of the Surgery sessions allow us to support as many families as possible that need us.

21/07/2025

☀️The Summer Holidays are finally here! ☀️

We know the Summer holidays can be tough for parent carers - the change in routine, lack of structure, and trying to keep everyone happy (and regulated!) can feel like a lot.

If you find the holidays hard - you're definitely not alone! Let's face it, for parent carers the holidays aren't really a break for us!

We've put together some links to resources and activities to do with the kids over the Summer that will hopefully help give you a starting point for your hols and take some of the stress of away of finding things to do!

We have our children's book event - we’re inviting children to join us to create their own story! We want to encourage them to speak about their disability and share their experiences of their own beautifully unique world!

Book here - https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/whatson

Here are some organisations that have activities on throughout the summer:

The Sensory Place OPEN PAGE
Click here to book -https://www.thesensoryplace.net/book-online

Little SENDsations
Click here to book - https://www.littlesendsations.org/book-now/

Grace House North East
Click here to book - https://gracehouse.co.uk/book-activities/

Foundation of Light
Click here to book - https://foundationoflight.co.uk/news/summer-2025-programme-available-to-book/

Tailored Leisure
Click here to book - https://www.tailoredleisure.co.uk/events-1

Here are some summer activities guides that have been put together by other organisations in the North East -

Raring2go UK
Click to view their summer guide - https://raring2go.co.uk/2025/07/send-friendly-events-and-activities-summer-2025/

North East Autism Society
Click to view their summer guide -https://www.ne-as.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sendsummeractivityguide.pdf

For help with funding and discounts, check these links out -

MAX Card - https://mymaxcard.co.uk

CEA Card - https://www.ceacard.co.uk

Kids Pass - https://www.kidspass.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18507988017&gbraid=0AAAAADuFf3L18ka6cf8ulvUo53gJvXria&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhO3DBhDkARIsANxrhTphw8px8TQOPMnpBi8uhPPl9_Rq5xtklj76g_Kt3-LOa9PGEUN2yRUaAk2SEALw_wcB

Merlin's Magic Wand - https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org

There are so many more activities out there and we know we will have missed someone! If you know of any SEND activities going on over the summer or any guides out there that you think will benefit other parent carers, please tag them below so we can share them!

We hope what we've put together can help you through the holidays and we'll still be around if you need someone to talk to.

Team CWS 🫶