Every entry that finds all 10 penguins will be put into a draw. When the competition closes on Friday 5 June 2026, 100 winners will picked at random.
To celebrate our SEND Local Offer's new home we have two ways to get your hands on a £10 amazon voucher.
Find GiRTrood's Friends
GiRTrood is the SEND Local Offer mascot.
She is a flying penguin who shows that children and young people can achieve great things. Both GiRTrood herself and her name were chosen by children and young people, so she truly belongs to them.
All you have to do is keep an eye out for GiRTrood's penguin friends. 10 of them are hiding in images on different pages of our SEND Local Offer.
To enter completing this form to let us know the title of the webpage where you found each penguin.
Complete the form to enter. Closing date is Friday 5 June 2026.
How will the winners be chosen?
How will prizes be given to the winners?
Prizes will be emailed, so make sure you check your email address is correct!
Using the same email address for more than 1 entry.
If you are support more than one young person to enter, you can use the same email address for up to 3 entries.
Please add initials to the end of the emails. For example:
If you need to use the same email for more than three entries please email LocalOffer@newcastle.go.uk to let us know.
Making our SEND Local Offer more local
We are looking for photos of local children, young people and families, in Newcastle, doing everyday things.
This could include:
- Playing in local parks
- Spending time at home or in the community
- Walking, talking, learning or relaxing
- Being together as a family
We want our website to show real life in our city. By sharing your photos, you help us make the SEND Local Offer reflect the families it is for.
Checklist Before You Submit
✅ Photo is clear and in focus
✅ Original image (not a screenshot or social media download)
✅ No personal or sensitive information visible
✅ Permission given for everyone in the photo
✅ You are happy for the photo to appear on a public website
Upload a photo and complete the consent form. If we use your photo, we'll send you a £10 amazon voucher to say thanks.