The Partnership Aims
- We know of every child under 5 who has or may have SEND in North Tyneside, thus ensuring that no child reaches Reception age without their needs being recognised and supported.
- Ensure EY settings and schools continue to develop the expertise and confidence of their team in order to support children with SEND.
- Every child is accepted and included into Early Years settings/schools.
- High expectations will contribute to individual progress and outcomes for children with SEND.
- Parents/carers will have a clear understanding of how their child's needs will be/are being supported and have access to a key professional to support the families needs.
- Children will be well prepared for the next phase in their educational journey.
Training
Develop your confidence and expertise supporting children with SEND.
SEND Surgeries
An opportunity to discuss emerging needs or barriers to learning,
For staff working with pre-school children (not in their Reception year) that have not yet been ‘brought to the attention’ of the local authority through an Early Years Child Alert.
To book an appointment email EYIS@northtyneside.gov.uk or telephone 0191 643 3730.
SENDCo Network
Keep up to date with local and national SEND agendas
Early Years Inclusion Service Team
Early Years Communication Outreach Team (EYCOT) as part of the Language and Communication Team
Sue Wilson
Tracy Fitzgerald
Administrative Officer / Data and Finance
Language and Communication Team
Tracy.Fitzgerald2@northtyneside.gov.uk
Rachel Elliott
Early Years Lead and Specialist Teacher
Language and Communication Team
Rachel.elliott@northtyneside.gov.uk
Nicola Etheridge
Early Years and Specialist Support Assistant
Language and Communication Team
Nicola.Etheridge@northtyneside.gov.uk
Portage and Pre School Home Teaching Service
Michelle Hewison
Manager
Portage and Pre-School Home Teaching Service and Early Years Inclusion Funding
Lynne Campbell
Home Visitor and Early Bird Accredited Trainer
Portage and Pre-School Home Teaching Service
Sophie Taylor
Home Visitor and Early Bird Accredited Trainer
Portage and Pre-School Home Teaching Service
Kerry Graham
Home Visitor and Accredited Trainer
Portage and Pre-School Home Teaching Service
Gillian Richardson
Home Visitor and Accredited Trainer
Portage and Pre-School Home Teaching Service
Faye Laidler
Home Visitor and Family Support Group Lead
Portage and Pre-School Home Teaching Service
Karen Napier
Primary Outreach
North Tyneside Sensory Service Team
Qualified Teachers of the deaf:
- Nick Cubley (Manager)
- Jacky Miraoui (Assistant Manager)
- Kate Nesbitt
- Claire Tudberry
- Emily Thompson
Qualified Teachers of Visual Impairment:
- Kate Nesbitt
- Ian Saunders
- David Waters
- Karyn Thompson
Qualified Teacher of Multi-Sensory Impairment:
- Ken Finn
Specialist Sensory Support Assistants:-
- Elise Hunter
- Tina Hatton
- Rebekah Bebbington
- Jo Penfold
- Sam Crow
- Sam Cadden
- Natalie Monaghan
Mobility & Independence Officer:-
- Michelle Chapman
Administration / Tech support:-
- Suzanne Monaghan
SEND Duty Helpline: Early Years
0191 643 3730
Providing information, advice, and guidance related to:
- educational services,
- support,
- and resources
Available for children who have or probably have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Education
Services
for information and purchasing