Most students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) attend a mainstream school or early years setting. With the right support in place, they can have their needs met.
Every school and early years setting has:
- a member of staff called a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) who oversees SEND support
- SEN support plans
- an accessibility plan detailing how children and young people with disabilities can be supported
- teachers and teaching assistants trained to support a wide range of students
- the option to ask for more support from our Newcastle City Council SEND Support Services
You'll find SEND policies and information about SEN support on your school or early years setting's website.
Please know that a diagnosis is not needed for a student to receive SEN support in a school or early years setting.