Most children with special educational needs (SEN) will attend mainstream schools, with additional support provided where necessary. A minority of children may benefit from being taught in smaller groups, or from specialised teaching using educational aids available in special schools and classes.
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- Personal Travel Budgets >
For parents or carers of children with additional needs who are eligible for travel assistance. - Support for children with special educational needs >
In this section you will find out what support is available for special educational needs. - SEN in mainstream schools >
How mainstream schools support children with special educational needs. - SEN - statement >
A SEN statement provides information about your child’s educational needs and the help they need to make progress at school. - SEN - statutory assessment >
If child need more support the school will to discuss whether a statutory assessment should be carried out. - SEN - questions and answers >
Frequently asked questions about what support is available for children with special educational needs. - SEN - transport >
Find out if your child qualifies for transport assistance? - SENTASS Special Educational Needs, Teaching and Support Service >
SENTASS supports children who have a statement, or who are at School Action or School Action Plus .
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Activities for children with disabilities or additional needs
Newcastle City Council have a Get Connected programme that helps families and activity providers to overcome the barriers that can stop people with additional needs from attending activities. This can provide advice, training, visits and much more. If you think this would be a service you could use, contact the Families Information Service on 0191 277 4133.