North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum CIC

23/01/2026

🌟 SENDIASS WORKSHOP....🌟

🚨LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE🚨

Following popular demand, next week sees the first of our next series of FREE workshops delivered by North Tyneside SENDIASS 🙌

If you have concerns regarding your child/young person's education in SEND, this is your opportunity to engage directly with the SENDIASS team to learn, gain support and ask those burning questions!

And all this in a safe, non judgemental environment with Parent Carer peers (and us obvs 🙋‍♀️) who truly understand those concerns and frustrations.

You bring the questions, we will bring the biccies and SENDIASS will bring the answers.... WINNING!

Spaces are limited so book quickly to avoid disappointment via the QR code on the flyer attached or via our website linked below... ⬇

https://ntpcf.co.uk/events

First Date is at the end of Jan as below with more to follow 🙌

📍TUESDAY 27th January
📍9:30-11:30am
📍Riverside Family Hub.

Get sharing peeps and we will see you there!

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23/01/2026

🚨 REMINDER... 🚨

An opportunity to join us ONLINE next THURSDAY to learn, discuss and participate in an online session regarding the new Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing collaborative. (MHEW).

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👉 IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATE - PLEASE READ 👈

North Tyneside Council has been working together with partner organisations to develop a model to support the emotional wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Services from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and North Tyneside Council have come together in North Tyneside to form The Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Collaborative (MHEW) for children and young people up to the age of 18.

The Collaborative meets daily (weekdays) to consider individual needs and work together to identify the most appropriate support. More information can be found here: 👉 https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/public-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/young-peoples-mental-health

We know families will have questions and concerns about this change and we asked for some drop-in sessions to enable you to find out more and have your questions answered. The first two in person took place in December 2025 and the third session (an online session) will take place:

Date: Thursday 29 January
Time: 12noon - 1pm
Where: Via Teams (a link will be circulated to all registered attendees)

If anyone has any queries, please do sign up to this event, drop your question/comment below or send us an email (info@ntpcf.co.uk).

To Book: https://ntpcf.co.uk/events

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22/01/2026

👉 DROP IN SUPPORT SESSIONS 👈

Leaving this here for anyone who may need it...

Next Tuesday in Whitley Bay Library.

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22/01/2026

🙌 FUNDED SWIMMING LESSONS 🙌

Sharing this FAB opportunity from North Tyneside Participation....

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We are very pleased to be able to offer a course of swimming lessons during the February half term break at Hadrian Leisure Centre.

There are 2 different groups, a Stage 1 course for 5-7 yr. olds and a mixed ability group for 8-13s. They are funded for children on income related free school meals registered on the easeINTO programme. Children must attend each day to pass the course.

Places are limited and will go live on the easeINTO booking system on 26 January from 10am.

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21/01/2026

🚨 REMINDER _ FUTURE DESTINATIONS EVENT 🚨

A gentle reminder that we are supporting this FAB event tomorrow hosted by Percy Hedley College...

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Hedleys College are hosting a FUTURE DESTINATIONS EVENT... 🙌

If you, like so many of us, are worried about what the future looks like for your young adult with SEND then THIS is the event for you!

With a whole host of providers in attendance, you are bound to leave this event feeling clearer and more confident about the options available to your family.

👉 THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY
👉 1pm-5pm
👉 Blue Flames, Whitley Road, NE12 9SF.

See You There!...

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21/01/2026

🧡 PEER SUPPORT SESSION - FORDLEY PRIMARY 🧡

We will be at Fordley Primary School TOMORROW morning (9am start) for our next Coffee Drop-In.. 🥰

This project (For those unfamiliar) is funded by the NHS Integrated Care Board and allows us to facilitate, support and GROW peer support within our community through schools across our borough. (AND BEYOND!… more on that to follow 😉)

If your child attends Fordley Primary School, why not pop in and say hello!? This is the perfect opportunity for our families to talk, offload and learn from us and from each other in a safe space.

NO formal diagnosis is needed for you to attend our sessions and there is no such thing as a silly question… 🥰

Team NTPCF 🫶

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20/01/2026

🥰 PARENTAL WELLBEING WEBINAR 🥰

Sharing this fabulous opportunity to gain knowledge and support on our own wellbeing as SEND parents.

Hosted by Sunshine Support with Bridge The Gap....

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Have you ever wondered why you feel constantly exhausted - even when you should be fine?

That might be the allostatic load talking.

It’s the long-term “wear and tear” on your body and mind caused by chronic stress - and for SEND parents, that stress never really stops.

The endless forms, appointments, advocacy battles, sleepless nights, sensory overloads, and constant vigilance all add up.

Over time, your nervous system stays stuck in survival mode.

You might notice headaches, fatigue, brain fog, irritability, low mood, anxiety, or physical pain - but it’s not just in your head. It’s biology.

The good news? You can start to recover.

Join Bridge the Gap for our webinar:
🧠 Parental Mental Health and Wellbeing
📅 20th January | 8pm | Online
🎟️ Book your place here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1896648830709

Learn what chronic stress really does to the body, and discover gentle, manageable ways to ease the load - one day at a time.

You don’t have to keep running on empty. Let’s start refilling that cup together. 💛



https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parental-mental-health-and-well-being-tickets-1896648830709?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=c2fddd32952205a7d8ffcfae7c049eb36c3598cb7e6b9199038cd76e7956e090e6af889107d0d1b2db2a520996abd5676ec3f8dc40cb2d22dc2d481f7f05ac3d5cf8a875bf531fef69bfa1955027

Parenting under pressure is tough. Learn practical ways to protect your mental health and wellbeing with Bridge The Gap.

20/01/2026

🙌🙌 SPACES AVAILABLE 🙌🙌

We are frequently asked and on the lookout for not just SEND ‘friendly’ activities but also INCLUSIVE!.. opportunities for our children and young adults to absolutely THRIVE whilst being comfortable to be their true selves.. 🥰

We have shared The Empowerment Dojo before and spaces sold out FAST! So it’s great to see that not only have they expanded their offer, they also have spaces currently available 🙌✨

Sharing their post here..

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No kid needs “fixing”
They need the right environment to thrive.

At Empowerment Dojo, we help SEND children of all kinds personalities…

Never to label them.
Never to limit them.
But to give them structure, confidence and a place where they feel understood.

Through martial arts, we van help many children:

✔️ regulate big emotions in a safe, physical way
✔️ build confidence without pressure to “perform”
✔️ improve focus through routine and movement
✔️ develop respect and boundaries that actually make sense
✔️ feel part of something, instead of on the outside of it

This isn’t about being the loudest or the toughest.
It’s about helping children feel capable, calm and proud of themselves.

18th February update 👇
(Our next set of classes)

Our Blyth classes are now full, with only a small number of spaces left in the 10-15yrs group.

We still have good availability at North Shields and it’s a great option for families joining us now.
5-9yrs & 10-15yrs

If you’re a parent of a child with SEND… you’re not alone, and you’re very welcome here.
If you know a family who could benefit, please share this.

To book a space just message us directly and we’ll get you all the info you need!

This is how we empower kids in our community 🥋💙

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19/01/2026

🫶 ANXIETY SUPPORT 🫶

An opportunity to join the expert team from Kooth on a FREE webinar…

✨ How to support your child manage anxiety with self care ✨

📍MONDAY 26th January
📍6-6:45pm

Context:

If your child, or a young person in your care, is anxious, what’s the best way to help them cope with their feelings?

Join Kooth for a free 45 minute webinar and you’ll hear from one of our community engagement team, alongside a clinician from Kooth, who will offer expert tips on how to open up a conversation about anxiety, share practical self-care techniques, and talk about how Kooth can help.

BOOK HERE 👉 https://connect.kooth.com/events/event/anxiety-families-26jan?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPbKg5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5XoKI-JCXANUvhqKtgPzJ3jqyJ2516eCSTIbOsv1w9ZVPshzMejNZfpdC9w_aem_jndsuafl_hnZqU96j_yDTw

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Monday 26th January, 6:00pm- 6:45pm

19/01/2026

🫶 UNDERSTANDING THE DIAGNOSIS 🫶

An essential FREE Webinar from Contact - For families with disabled children

📍TUESDAY 27th January
📍10am to 12pm.

Context:

For parent carers to help understand and discuss the diagnosis. Meet other families, understand the process and feel more in control.

This workshop is for parent carers of children (aged 0-25) with additional needs or disabilities (with or without a diagnosis) in the UK.

Around the time of diagnosis, parents can go through a range of emotions, including shock, denial, grief and anger. Parents can be anxious about how they are going to cope and provide the care their child needs.

This online workshop will cover:

👉 Understand and discuss a diagnosis you may have just received or be on the pathway to a diagnosis and need further information and advice

👉 We will explain the role of professionals, what to do if you are not happy with the diagnosis and share some top tips from other families.

What we will cover:

👉 Concerns you may have about your child

👉 Child Development - how milestones may help you identify concerns

👉 Who can help you? - professionals that may be involved

👉 What if I suspect a particular condition

👉 Why can it be hard to get a diagnosis

👉 What may happen at diagnosis

👉 Diagnostic Process

👉 How important is getting a diagnosis?

👉 What to do if you are not happy with the diagnosis

👉 No diagnosis – what next and sources of support

👉 Feelings you may have after the diagnosis

👉 Top Tips

👉 Questions and answers

Sign up via the booking link below: 👇👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-the-diagnosis-driving-digital-inclusion-tickets-1757450374379?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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For parent carers to help understand and discuss the diagnosis. Meet other families, understand the process and feel more in control.

16/01/2026

🙌 Autism Better Together 🙌

Tomorrow Morning! 🙌😍

Completely FREE to attend with no need to book, why not pop along this Saturday morning and take a look.. 👀 There's always smiling faces and sensory friendly activities on the go.. FREE biccie's and a cuppa too! 👌☕

Check out their flyer attached for all the deets or visit their page for all upcoming sessions.

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16/01/2026

👉 PDA FOR PARENTS AND CARERS 👈

The PDA Society are offering an online course for Parents and Carers.

This two-part course is designed to help parents and carers feel more confident in supporting PDA children up to the age of 16 – whether formally diagnosed, self-identified, or still exploring the profile.

Course Overview:

Over the two sessions we will cover:

👉What is PDA? – an introduction to the profile
👉Understanding demands and their effects
👉Practical approaches to help at home and beyond
👉Siblings, diagnosis, and education

You can book today through the PDA Training Hub:
https://training.pdasociety.org.uk/product/pda-for-parents-and-carers-february/

N.B. There is a £50 fee for this particular course.