Sunderland's Family Hubs

SEND Local Offer

Sunderland

Registered for Tax Free Childcare.

This provider will welcome all children and will work with parents and professionals to try to meet individual children's needs.

Alyson Marie Rutter

Education provision for 3 to 11 year olds. This setting is registered for Tax Free Childcare.

Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.

Barmston Village Primary School

Secondary education provision for pupils 11-16 years. Biddick Academy also have a resourced provision for young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. See the Local Offer details section for more information.

Secondary education provision for pupils 11-16 years who require specialist teaching and interventions to promote development of social communication and access to age appropriate positive peers.Biddick Academy is commissoned by the Local Authority to offer a resourced provision for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 11 - 16 years (6 per year group).Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.  The setting also have a SEND Information Report for their Unity Centre.There is also a seperate 'Special Education Needs Information Report' for places in the Local Authority commissioned Autism Provision (Unity Centre), which can be found here.

Biddick Academy

Education provision for pupils 3 - 11 years. Biddick Primary is registered for Tax Free Childcare.

Biddick Primary and Nursery School

Automotive Industry Training.We offer full time study programmes, apprenticeships and training to employers for MOT courses.

Chameleon Vocational Training

A primary special school for young people aged 3 - 11 years who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder and /or severe learning difficulties.

Columbia Grange School

Education provision for pupils aged 3 - 11 years. This setting is registered for Tax Free Chidlcare.

Fatfield Academy Inspires

Education provision for pupils aged 3 - 11 years.

Holley Park Academy

At Hollywood Bowl Group, we are committed to making our products and services as accessible as possible. In Our CentresHollywood Bowl Group offers disabled access across all of its bowls which includes ramps onto the lanes (where required), ball ramps and lane bumpers for use with or without wheelchairs, lightweight balls and disabled toilet facilities. For further information or to discuss your individual requirements please call your local centre direct.

Hollywood Bowl Washington

John F Kennedy Primary School

Lambton Primary School

Monaghan, Amy Marie

Secondary education provision for pupils aged 11 - 16 years. Oxclose also has a resourced provision for young people with physical and medical difficulties - See the Local Offer details section for more information.

Secondary education provision for pupils aged 11-16 years who require specialist interventions and therapy programmes and an accessible environment.Oxclose Community Academy is commissioned by the Local Authority to provide 12 places for pupils who have complex physical and medical needs and require access to specialist equipment and therapy programmes. The school also host the Together for Children's Physical &amp; Medical Needs Team who provide outreach support to mainstream schools and academies. Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.

Oxclose Community Academy

The Nursery offers early education provision for pupils aged 2 -4 years. Free early education places for 2 year olds are available for families who meet the relevant eligibility criteria. Wraparound care with breakfast starting at 7.45 am; an afterschool club until 5.30 pm; extra sessions; and lunch time care are also available. The Nursery also has a resourced provision for young people with physical and medical difficulties.  See the Local Offer details section for more information. This setting is registered for Tax Free Childcare.

The Nursery offers Early Education provision for pupils aged 3 - 4 years.  Free early education places for 2 year olds are available to families who meet relevant criteria. Oxclose Nursery are commissioned by the Local Authority to offer 4 places for pupils with physical difficulties and medical needs. Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.

Oxclose Community Nursery School

Education provision for pupils aged 4 - 11 years. Oxclose also has a resourced provision for young people with physical and medical difficulties.See the Local Offer details section for more information.

Primary education for pupils aged 4 - 11 years who require specialist interventions and therapy programmes and an accessible environment.The school are commissioned by the Local Authority to provide 7 places for pupils who have complex physical and medical needs and require access to specialist equipment and therapy programmes.Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.

Oxclose Primary Academy

Our business and professional apprenticeships cover administration, team leading, and management. These will help you get a head start in business environments, opening up opportunities across a range of industry sectors.

Paid Business Administration / Finance Apprenticeships

Take an apprenticeship with Seta and get paid while you learn ...A Seta engineering apprenticeship is the perfect start to a career in engineering, manufacturing and related industries.That’s because our apprenticeships will provide you with a high level of training, delivered in our state-of-the-art workshop facilities in North East England where you are able to experience hands-on learning and gain practical skills for use in industry.Plus, you’ll be taught by highly experienced, qualified staff, and we’ll help you prepare for ‘real life’ working environments.Engineering, manufacturing and related industries offer excellent career prospects and the apprenticeship process will give you the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification, while receiving on-the-job training and earning a wage from your employer too!There is currently a huge demand for engineering skills in industry, and an apprenticeship with Seta opens the door to numerous, rewarding career paths. Many of our apprentices have gone on to become:<ul><li>Technicians</li><li>Machine operators</li><li>Welders</li><li>Electrical engineers</li><li>Maintenance engineers</li><li>Production managers</li><li>Design engineers</li><li>Senior managers</li></ul>

Paid Engineering Apprenticeships

Education provision for pupils aged 3 - 11 years. This setting is registered for Tax Free Childcare.

Rickleton Primary School

The Specialist Support Team has the key role in promoting, developing and delivering the Local Authority's service for children with physical and medical difficulties attending mainstream schools. The Specialist Support Team is integral in ensuring the Local Authority Charter, "Every Disabled Child Matters" is met.<ul><li>It is a service for children and young people who may have difficulty accessing the curriculum due to their physical and/or medical needs</li><li>The team is based at Oxclose Community Academy in Washington, however it supports schools/settings throughout Sunderland Local Authority</li><li>The team works to support schools/settings in partnership with parents/carers and a wide range of agencies to enable children and young people who have physical and/or medical needs, who may have associated learning difficulties, to effectively access education in mainstream schools</li><li>The team aims to give the child/young person and school staff the advice and support required to eliminate barriers within the educational setting enabling them to access the curriculum and their environment for learning</li><li>The team works with a wide range of children and young people; some have physical difficulties such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy whilst others have medical conditions such as heart conditions or are recovering from operations, accidents or illness</li></ul>Criteria for accessMost children, especially those with more complex needs, are referred to the team by their Paediatrician in order that the team can monitor their progress and provide advice, especially at times of transition between schools/settings.The Specialist Support Team will accept referrals from all schools/settings/agencies involved in the education and care of children and young people with physical and/or medical needs in mainstream provision, where their diagnosis and/or condition significantly affects their ability to effectively access the curriculum and/or the school environment independently. Referral ProcessSchools/settings should initially telephone/email the team to discuss the issues/concerns relating to the child or young person, then:<ul><li>if appropriate, a fully completed written referral must be completed and returned in order to access the support of the team</li><li>on receipt of the completed referral form, a member of the Specialist Support Team will contact the school/setting directly to discuss the referral and next steps</li><li>where there is an urgent need for support/advice please contact the team directly by telephone or email</li></ul>The Specialist Support Team also offers a variety of services to stakeholders. Universal services include:<ul><li>Consultation with staff in schools around inclusion and curriculum access, including advice regarding appropriate specialist resources and their use, eg. assistive technology, PT equipment and resources</li><li>Supporting schools/settings in relation to the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice (2014) for children and young people with physical and medical needs</li><li>Supporting transition, across all settings (0-15) eg. nursery to primary, primary to secondary or secondary to post 16</li><li>Liaison with key professionals from other agencies involved in the education, health and care of children and young people with physical and medical needs to develop ways of working together effectively through a multi-disciplinary approach</li><li>Promoting equality of opportunity for children and young people with physical and/or medical needs</li><li>Continued Professional Development opportunities and information sharing to increase staff confidence/skills in support children and young people with physical and medical difficulties in mainstream provision.</li></ul>Targeted services include:<ul><li>Supporting schools/settings in relation to policy, provision and practice for pupils with physical and medical needs</li><li>Contributing to EHC Plan process, including transfer reviews</li><li>Attending SEND Code of Practice review meetings</li><li>Supporting the process for the correct/appropriate placement of children and young people with SEND</li><li>Consultation with parents/carers of children and young people with physical and medical needs</li><li>Assessments</li><li>Training for professionals eg. Moving &amp; Assisting Training</li><li>Develop and manage the physical and medical database</li></ul>

Specialist Support Team for children with Physical & Medical Needs

St Josephs RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, Washington

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Secondary education for pupils 11 - 16 years. St Robert of Newminster also offer Sixth Form provision for pupils aged 16 - 18 years.

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College

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Tracy has a playroom in her home, it is equipped like a mini nursery setting to make it an exciting and enjoyable experience for children of all ages.  All areas are an area in their own right; therefore numerous children can enjoy different activities at any one time whilst still being in the same room. Tracy's mission is to offer an excellent standard of care which is exciting, educational and enjoyable. Tracy was a teacher of special education before leaving to have her second child.  She taught children/young adults with autism, among other associated learning difficulties, therefore has the knowledge to deal with the most unpredictable situations and a routine/structured day will be paramount. The children thrive upon the care she provides.

This provider will welcome all children and will work with parents and professionals to try to meet individual children’s needs.

Tracy Maureen Wright

Counselling for young people aged between 13-25 years, who live in Hetton, Houghton, Sunderland and Washington. We engage in active participation with young people to ensure that the service meets their needs. Young people can self-refer, thus providing choice and increased accessibility, allowing for timely access and service provision within non-stigmatising environments. We also provide consultation, group work, and training which incorporates early intervention preventative work for children and young people. We work in partnership with services to support young people within the broader context of their health. Criteria for access Young people aged between 13-19 years, living in the city of Sunderland who are experiencing emotional distress. Universal services Consultation, group work, training Targeted servicesCounselling and groupwork

Washington Mind Young People's Project

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Waterview Park Nursery is accessible for staff at HMRC office.  Students are taken on placement.  Work experience students from local schools are taken as well.

Waterview Park Nursery

The WellbeingInfo Website has been created to promote ideas and resources to encourage wellbeing in and around Sunderland and South Tyneside.  You can make your way through their website, clicking on options and exploring the information and the directory of services that are available. The information has been structured in such a way that you can easily access the services you need … either by location … or desired service. This online guide was borne out of printed hardcopy guides which Washington Mind developed for the Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside areas.  The latest editions of these guides can be accessed from the website. Please visit our website for more details.

WellbeingInfo

We are a welcoming setting. Our vision is to work closely with parents and carers using the key person system.  We aim for each child to leave daycare with self belief and the growing confidence to accomplish their goals in life.  We play and work with the children inside and out.  The children can choose to access different experiences such as reading, painting, drawing, playing in the sand and water, sensory play, construction, music making, climbing, running, jumping and having fun! We have key group focused activities where the children listen to a story, act out stories, sing, dance and play.  We have an indoor and outdoor environment for the children to investigate and explore, Experiences include reading, creative activities, baking, music and movement, imaginary play, running, jumping, climbing and a private changing area. Please feel free to call to arrange a visit to look around out setting. This setting is registered for Tax Free Childcare.

Full details of the school's Local Offer can be found in their 'Special Educational Needs Information Report' which can be found on the school website.