North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum CIC

16/04/2026

👉 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY 👈

🎮 ONLINE SAFETY 🎮

We have been asked to share this research opportunity with our families. This particular study from Durham University considers how real world social behaviours and issues might impact online social interactions.

👉https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OkArEDipRjUWQ6

It takes about 30 mins, and is for people with a child 9-25 years who has a diagnosis of Williams syndrome, Down syndrome, ADHD, or autism.

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16/04/2026

🍎🍏 HEALTHY4LIFE 🍏🍎

Healthy4Life is a family focussed after school programme which aims to help children and parents/carers make positive changes to their lifestyle.

We will be delivering the following programme throughout May-July 2026. The programmes will be starting the w/c 4 May:

Wednesday at The Parks Sport Centre, North Shields, 5:00-6:15pm (AGES 4-14 years old)

The free programme covers topics such as:

👉 what is a balanced diet
👉 portion sizes
👉 learning about sugar and fat
👉 understanding food labels
👉 trying new foods
👉 five ways to wellbeing
👉 opportunities to prepare meals
👉 how to reduce screen time

The children will take part in physical activity sessions to help them figure out what they enjoy doing to be physically active.

Anyone can register a family to the programme. To sign up for Healthy4Life - click here.

Updated - BMI criteria NO longer applies for the programme and families CAN bring a friend or family along to attend the programme. 👌

N.B. NOT SEND specific.

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15/04/2026

🙌 NEW SERVICE FOR MENTAL HEALTH 🙌

Sharing this very welcome update from Children North East which details a brand new drop in service based in Newcastle..

And…. NO REFERRAL NEEDED!

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15/04/2026

💛 DEMAND AVOIDANCE WEBINAR 💛

Neurodiverse Training are a team of trainers, coordinators, and advocates - all with lived experience of neurodiversity.
As such, their training hits differently and is delivered in an inclusive environment where neurodiverse (or not) attendees can thrive.

Here we are sharing details of an upcoming webinar on Demand Avoidance.. tickets for neurodiverse attendees or parents & carers of a neurodiverse child are just £5.

This particular webinar will focus on what is meant by the term PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and strategies/information on what could help.

📍MONDAY, 20th APRIL
📍7-8pm

BOOK HERE: 👉 https://www.neurodiversetraining.org/event/introduction-to-demand-avoidance-34/register

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An introduction into what we mean by pathological demand avoidance and what helps.

14/04/2026

📆 REMINDER! - A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES 📆

Just a quick reminder of this very useful event happening NEXT THURSDAY down at The Parks.....

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The Future Focus Event ran by North Tyneside Learning Trust has become a staple in any SEND parent/carer journey.

This event showcases future pathways for people with special educational needs from a vast array of providers across our region.

We highly recommend this one peeps!…

📍THURSDAY 23rd APRIL
📍10am-3pm
📍The Parks, North Shields.

NO NEED TO BOOK!… just pop in at a time that suits you and have a mooch!

14/04/2026

👟 FREE SPORTS KIT 👟

Active North Tyneside are currently running a pop up kit hub where you can pick up, donate or swap sports clothes for free!.. No questions asked..

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Looking for sports gear? We’ve got plenty to share 👟

We’re giving away free trainers and activewear for all ages — whether it’s for sports clubs, or everyday wear.

Just drop in and pick up what you need — it’s that simple. No forms, no fuss.

📍The Meadows - NE29 6BA
🗓 13 - 20 April

Couldn’t make it? More pop-up events are on the way soon, so stay tuned!

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13/04/2026

⚽ FREE Inclusive Football Session ⚽

Sharing this fab opportunity for young adults to get involved with a FREE inclusive footy group with LD:NorthEast…

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Are you aged 16–25 with a learning disability or autism? Come and join us for a fun, friendly and supportive football session – completely FREE!

📍 The Parks Leisure Centre, North Shields
📅 Wednesday 15th April 2026
⏰ 10am – 12pm
No booking needed – just turn up and get involved! 🙌

Enjoy:
✅ Fun & active outdoor activities
✅ A welcoming, inclusive environment
✅ A great way to meet new people

For more information:
📞 0191 262 2261
🌐 ldne.org.uk
📧 Lennon.Chirnside@ldne.org.uk

10/04/2026

🫶 COMMUNITY OPEN DAY 🫶

Sharing details of this upcoming open day at the Oxford Centre in Longbenton.

A great opportunity to find out more about local services..

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Join the fun at the Community Connect Family Fun Day!

📍 Oxford Centre, Longbenton.
📍 Wednesday 15th April
📍 10.30am to 12.30pm

North Tyneside VODA
North Tyneside Community Hubs and Libraries

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09/04/2026

🏄‍♂️ INCLUSIVE SURFING 🏄‍♂️

This sunshine we’ve had lately has us dreaming of warmer days to come! ☀️🙌

A reminder of these fab (AND FREE!) inclusive Surf Sessions available for all ages..

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Join the South Shields Surf Club, FREE for children and young people with a SEN diagnosis or working towards one!

8-16 year olds -
Thursdays in April to Oct, 5-6pm
Sundays in Nov to March, 1-2pm

16-24 year olds -
Wednesdays in April to Oct, 5.30-6.30pm
Sundays in Nov to March, 2-3pm

Email INFO@SOUTHSHIELDSURF.CO.UK for more information and to book.

Enjoy SEND surfing, SUP, and ocean sessions at South Shields Surf. Inclusive activities designed for all abilities to experience the sea safely.

09/04/2026

🫶 SUPPORT FOR SIBLINGS... 🫶

A FANTASTIC resource for families whose siblings struggle with unpredictable and challenging behaviours from Sibs - for brothers and sisters.

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Behaviours that challenge can feel overwhelming for siblings who have a disabled or neurodivergent brother or sister.

These booklets help children make sense of what’s happening, reassures them that their feelings are valid, and shows them they’re not alone 🌈

Download the booklets at 👉 www.sibs.org.uk/behaviour

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08/04/2026

📄 THE WHITE PAPER - SEND REFORM 📄

The Council for Disabled Children have released details of a national consultation running until the 18th of May which aims to put children and young people first.

You can find full details and a link to the consultation below. 👇

On Monday 23rd February the Department for Education published its schools white paper Every Child Achieving and Thriving which shares its plan to reform special educational needs and disability (SEND) support in early years, schools and colleges.

Alongside the White Paper is a national consultation called putting children and young people first, running until 18th May 2026. The Council for Disabled Children’s Participation team is working throughout this consultation period to support disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas, and help shape the SEND reforms.

We've recently published engagement plans and resources on five areas from the consultation to support those who wish to run their own sessions. These are:

👉Accountability
👉Layers of Support
👉Universal Offer and Reasonable Adjustments
👉National Curriculum
👉Inclusion Standards and National Training

There are also accessible guides for these areas. These areas of focus were decided by children and young people who thought that these were important areas to have disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to discuss. You can use these guides and engagement materials to talk with children and young people about the changes the government would like to make and help them understand how it might affect them.

You can find the inclusive materials and engagement plans here: Voices of children and young people in the SEND reforms

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with us at participation@ncb.org.uk.

08/04/2026

👉 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY 👈

We are sharing this research opportunity on Gaming with SEND for any of our families who may wish to be involved.

Full details are on the poster attached and we have provided some context below:

'I am carrying out a small research study exploring the experiences of online gaming among young people who experience school attendance difficulties, including those with SEND. The aim is to better understand what gaming offers young people in terms of motivation, identity, and wellbeing. I’m hoping that it will be a really lovely opportunity for young people to talk about their passions and how their needs might be better met within an education setting.'

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