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Useful links for SEND

SEND local agencies

  • Stockton Parent Carer Forum We are a group of parents & carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabled children aged 0-25 who work alongside our local authority, education, health service and other service providers to make sure the services they plan, commission, deliver and monitor meet the needs of children and families. We do this through active parent participation and ensuring parents have a voice.
  • Daisy Chain Contact: 01642 531248 The charity provides a range of support services to children and adults affected by autism, either with a diagnosis or who are undergoing the diagnostic process, their parents/carers and their siblings living in a TS or DL postcode area.

Autism Support

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Autism and Mental Health Drop In sessions

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Early Help - 01642 526526

If you feel your family or a family you know would benefit from support, you can complete our online Request for Support in Early Help Form or complete the form manually and email it to the Early Help Assessment Team at earlyhelp@stockton.gov.uk , alternatively you can telephone.

The Children's Hub - Hartlepool Borough Council – 01429 284284

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00 pm and Friday 8.00am to 4.30 pm

If you would like help or advice from Children's Social Care you should contact our Children's Hub first of all. One of our duty social workers or Children's Hub officers will take some basic information from you and talk to you about your needs. They can give information and advice, or suggest things we can do to help.

Families First (North East)

Registered Charity - 1002009. Established in March 1988
One77, 175-177 York Road, Hartlepool, TS25 9EQ

Telephone - 01429 867016

Hartlepool’s Parent Led Forum for families of children with disabilities additional needs

1 Hart 1 Mind 1 Future is the recognized Parent Carer Forum (PCF) for Hartlepool and was established in 2008.

This is a group of parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabled children aged 0 – 25 who work alongside the local authority, education, health service and other service providers to make sure they plan, commission, deliver and monitor the needs of children and families.

You can contact the group by:

Tel: 07896 054361

Email: HartMindFuture@yahoo.co.uk

SENDIASS

Information Advice and Support Services (IASS) - 01642 527158

Monday - Thursday 8.30-17.00 Friday 8.30-16.30

The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice & Support Service - IASS - has developed from the Parent Partnership Service. The aim of the service is to support parents, carers, children and young people (0-25) with Special Educational Needs and Disability.

Alliance Psychological Service - 01642 352747

At times children, young people and their families may need some extra support to help them understand their feelings, emotions or behaviours. We believe that offering this support early on in life can help in improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. We provide a range of services to support children and young people aged 3-16 years.

cypfamilies@alliancepsychology.com

CAHMS – Parent Survival Course – 0300 013 2000

  • Parents of children aged 5-12 who for six months or more have been:

  • Over–active

  • Had attention difficulties

  • Finding it hard to follow routines and rules

Behaviour Support Teams in the North East

Tees Esk Wear Valleys Foundation Trust

Children’s Learning Disability Service

  • Age: 0-18 years
  • Location: Stockton and Hartlepool area
  • Eligibility: Individual will have a learning disability of any type or severity
  • Referral system: Open referral system
  • Contact: 01642 929 194

Young Minds

Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm)

If your child is struggling to manage their ADHD, here are some ways you can support them and places you can get help.

Stockton Parent Carer Forum – 07935 447375

www.stocktonparentcarerforum@gmail.com

Occupational Therapy

Can be requested via your GP

Sleep Hygiene

Please contact Daisy Chain, your GP or discuss with your Paediatrician

Tees Valley Sleep Service - Helping the Tees Valley get to sleep better

Using a tiered approach, the service provides telephone support & resources, Parent Sleep Support Sessions and 1:1 sleep assessments which, if all tiers have been accessed, can include the creation of a bespoke sleep plan. The service can be accessed by families if your child has an additional health or development need and is between the age of 2 ½ and 18 years.

Support for Fussy/Picky Eating

Support for Fussy/Picky Eating | North East and North Cumbria NHS (northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk)

Early Support Nursery
The Early Support Nursery is for children with complex and/or multiple special educational needs. Children can attend from aged two, if places are available. The nursery is registered with Ofsted and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Contact the Early Support Nursery on 01642 527815 to request further information.

Local Offer – Stockton Information Directory

https://www.stocktoninformationdirectory.org

sensection@stockton.gov.uk

Independent Parental Special Educational Needs Advice (IPSEA)

For parents who wish to appeal against the decision about their child in relation to a statement of education need, this is supported via an independent body IPSEA. You can find them on the website: http://www.ipsea.org.uk/ or ring the general advice line on: 0800 018 4016. More information can be found within Coordinated Assessment - Parent Support.

  • SEND Events and Support for Parents Witherslack are committed to providing expert advice and support. Their ever-growing range of events and resources offer practical advice and support that will add to the toolkit of parents, carers and professionals.
  • Together 21 Together 21 Health, wellbeing, learning and fun for children with Down syndrome and their family and carers. For more information about our services please call 01325 321234 or check out our facebpook page in the link.
  • Stockton Local Offer Welcome to Stockton's Local Offer where you will find a wide range of information and services for families of children and young people with SEND.
  • NHS This service includes all child and adolescent mental health services and early intervention in psychosis services for the people of County Durham, Darlington, Teesside and North Yorkshire.
  • MAIN Contact: 01642 608012 Main provide short breaks for children with a range of disabilities in Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton on Tees and County Durham. As well as a post 16 support service in County Durham. We also run our own clubs from our purpose built facility at Riverside Park, Middlesbrough for ages 5-adult. This expansion of service delivery has reflected in the dropping of the "Taking Autism Personally" from our branding, as it is felt to be misleading and which whilst it is still part of the registered name of the charity is now known simply as "MAIN".
  • Short Breaks Services A short break is a good quality, fun, positive activity that your disabled child or young person can either attend with you or independently.
  • SNAPS Special needs activities with parents support
  • CAMHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

SEND national agencies

  • Thrive Website Thrive® promotes children's and young people's positive mental health by helping adults know how to be and what to do in response to their differing and sometimes distressed behaviour.
  • Young Minds If your child is struggling to manage their ADHD, here are some ways you can support them and places you can get help.
  • Down Syndrome Association Children and adults with Down's syndrome are all unique individuals with their own personalities, family backgrounds and preferences that make them who they are. Here you will find answers to questions that we are often asked about Down's syndrome. This information will help you to separate the facts from some common misconceptions. If you do not find what you are looking for ring our helpline and speak to one of our specialist advisors. You can also learn about the ongoing work of the Down's Syndrome Association.
  • Autism Links Autismlinks.co.uk is dedicated to making those helpful and sometimes vital links, it covers who to talk to, where to go and contains lots of helpful advice all in one place
  • Tired Out Support and advice around sleep, medication, food and diet, sensory needs, night waking and more
  • LeaP Project Legal advice and problem solving support for parent who have been refused assessment
  • Contact For families with disabled children. We support families with the best possible guidance and information. We bring families together to support each other. And we help families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others.
  • Autism Matters Autism Matters offers autism awareness courses and talks as well as onsite training for therapists and employers.
  • Family Links Family Links has been working throughout the UK for over 20 years to support children, parents and teachers with their emotional health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on early intervention.
  • Family Fund If you're raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person, you might be eligible for a grant from Family Fund.
  • SALT Speech and Langauge Progress checker

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