Special Educational Needs
Pupils attending Eslington Primary School have special educational needs (SEN) and have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school supports children who have primarily Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
Many of our pupils are neurodivergent and have additional needs which may affect their learning such as speech and language difficulties, autism, Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and/or dyspraxia.
Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) is:
Other staff who hold the SENCo qualification and support and advise as appropriate:
Miss Griffiths, Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Emery, Assistant Headteacher
For more information please see our updated SEND policy and SEND Report.
Local Offer
For more information about Gateshead’s Local offer please visit:
Using the SEND Thresholds (0-25 Years) Guidance 2024
SENDIASS
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) offers free and impartial information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people.
Under the Children & Families Act (2014), it is a legal requirement that all local authorities have a SENDIAS Service.
Gateshead SENDIAS Service is provided by Barnardo’s Disability and inclusion Support Service on behalf of Gateshead Council.
The service is free, impartial and confidential.
SENDIASS have developed resources providing information and advice for parents, carers, professionals and young people.
More information can be found for Gateshead by clicking: