Young people

Action for Children are a UK children's Charity who work with around 200,000 children, young people and families. They run 480 projects across the UK, work with children and young people of all ages tackling issues such as child neglect and abuse. <SEND>

Ambitious about Autism is a national charity dedicated to improving opportunities for people with autism. Originally established in 1997 as the TreeHouse Trust, the charity was founded by a group of parents whose children had been diagnosed with severe autism. <SEND>

Breckenbrough is a residential Special School for boys of average and above average ability with a range of learning and behavioural difficulties, including Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is the only Quaker Foundation Residential Special School in the United Kingdom. <SEND>

The British Society for Mental Health and Deafness (BSMHD) is the only UK charity that focuses entirely on the promotion of positive mental health of Deaf people. The charity actively works to reduce the stigma attached to mental health issues in the deaf community and they do this through delivery of training courses and distribution of information. <SEND>

NOTICE: Butterwick Hospice is closed until further notice. Work is being undertaken to open as soon as possible and alternative provision is available. Please speak with your Continuing Care Nurse for further support. <SEND>

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is provided by Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV). The service works with children, young people, and their families up to the age of 18 years old who are experiencing mental health problems / complex emotional and behavioural difficulties, offering assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. <SEND>

The Child Brain Injury Trust aims to improve the quality of life for all children and young people who have acquired brain injury. We provide advice, support and information for anyone affected by a childhood acquired brain injury (ABI). <SEND>

CHILD Deaf Youth Project (CDYP) are a vibrant, registered charity, working for the benefit of all deaf, hard of hearing children and young adults within the Tees Valley Area. <SEND>

ClearVision is a postal lending library of children's books designed to be shared by visually impaired and sighted children and adults. We lend books all across the UK and Ireland. <SEND>

At Conyers we believe in ourselves, are respectful of others and take pride in our community. At Conyers we aim to develop: Independent, determined students who will achieve their potential Creative, confident learners who will embrace opportunity Enthusiastic, empathetic people who will contribute positively to their community <SEND>

Coram Family and Childcare offers a wide range of information on all aspects of childcare, including how to choose childcare that is right for you. The information provided by Coram Family and Childcare includes: <SEND>

The Corner House Youth Project is a registered charity based in Stockton Town Centre. The work of the project focuses on the needs of young people aged 8 to 21 years old. <SEND>

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector in England, with links to other UK nations. We are the only national body that brings together the diverse range of organisations that work with and for disabled children to support the development and implementation of policy and practice. <SEND>

Education Boutique offer specialised Alternative Provision Tuition tailored for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, and medical requirements. We understand that each learner's journey is unique, and we're dedicated to supporting those who may face barriers to traditional education due to various reasons like school-based trauma, severe anxiety, Emotional and Behavioural Social Anxiety (EBSA), medical conditions, or mental health concerns. Our goal is to help them reintegrate and re-engage with education, overcoming any challenges along the way. <SEND>

We are a specialist paediatric occupational therapy service committed to changing the life of every child and family we work with. <SEND>

Granville Lodge is a large Victorian house in a residential area that has been suitably adapted to accommodate the needs of children/young people in a friendly, safe and relaxing atmosphere. Each child has their own bedroom which is their own space and which they can access whenever they wish. <SEND>

Harbour is a Domestic Abuse Service which operates across Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool, County Durham, North Tyneside and Northumberland. <SEND>

Hart Gables is a specialised charity that aims to provide support to all those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans in the North East. <SEND>

Hartburn Lodge provides planned short breaks for children and young people aged from 8 to 18 years (6 years in exceptional circumstances) who have a range of complex and additional needs and who are dependent upon parents or carers for their care and support. <SEND>

Hartlepool College of Further Education is a mixed further education college located on Stockton Street in Hartlepool that provides courses to students aged 16 and over. <SEND>

Studying at Hartlepool Sixth Form can give you the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience to make a real difference in the world and achieve your life and career goals. <SEND>

We are a school that provides a highly specialised educational package that encompasses a broad and varied academic and social curriculum. This curriculum will open the door for pupils to new opportunities and experiences. <SEND>

The charity offers free sessions to any child living in the North East of England. The centre offers free conductive education therapy to any child suffering from cerebral palsy, dyspraxia or any other motor disorder, some of these include microcephaly, development delay, speech and language delay. <SEND>

Hollis Academy caters for up to 85 pupils, all of whom have a statement of Special Educational Need in respect of SEMHD, (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties). <SEND>

King Edwin school, a Spark of Genius school, offers personalised education to young people aged between 5 and 16. <SEND>

At Kirkleatham Hall School, we value the uniqueness of every individual. We are committed to providing the best education we can for our children. This includes the holistic development of our young people through supporting their emotional, social and physical development in a supportive and loving environment. <SEND>

At MAIN we support people, not 'cases' or 'numbers'. MAIN was established in 2002 as an after school service for children with autism in Middlesbrough. We now provide services for children and adults, with a range of disabilities, throughout the North East. <SEND>

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) is a registered charity in the UK providing information and support for everyone affected by their parent's drinking through a free, confidential telephone and email helpline. <SEND>

Deaf CAMHS (Northern Region) has centres in Manchester, Newcastle and York. The service is flexible about where meetings and sessions take place, so distance from a centre should not be an issue. The North East service is based in Benton House covering the North East although appointments are often carried out at home or in the child/young person's school/college, or at healthcare centres/G.P surgery's local to the child/young persons home. Referral is made via a referral form which can be requested directly from the service. Contact with the service can be made by telephone, letter, text, fax or email. Consultation prior to referral is encouraged. <SEND>

The National Eczema Society is a registered as a charity in England and Wales and in Scotland. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with eczema and their carers. <SEND>

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a rights based charity which operates across England and Wales for children, young people and adults. <SEND>

Nisai believe that everyone has equal value and should have access to high quality education around the world. <SEND>

The Occupational Therapy Service provide a team of specialist therapists and assistant therapists to provide assessment, treatment and advice to children, young people and their families in a range of locations including home, school or hospital clinics. The service will assess and treat children and young people who have long term health needs or problems with movement and co-ordination. <SEND>

The centre is located in Northallerton and provides support and makes a real difference to the lives of those with physical, mental and emotional difficulties and their families and carers. <SEND>

Portland College is a national specialist residential college for a wide range of people with physical disabilities. <SEND>

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity supports seriously ill children and their families in the family home and local community. Families who have a child or young person up to the age of 18 with a life threatening or terminal condition (for example cancer, some neurological conditions, babies in neonatal intensive care) are eligible and referrals can come from any source. <SEND>

Reach was formed in 1978 by parents of children who were missing part of their arm or a hand, in order to lobby for the provision of a new artificial arm under the NHS. <SEND>

REACT - (Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness) is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK. <SEND>

Founded in October 2013, our programme here at ReGenerate-Hope for Autism was developed to inspire and empower autistic children and young people, to build confidence and transform their lives. <SEND>

Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. Sibs is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings. <SEND>

STARS Sensory Support Service is funded by the council to provide support for leaners who have been diagnosed with hearing loss - sometimes referred to as a hearing impairment or deafness. We aim to ensure that all deaf/Deaf learners reach their academic potential, and are active members of society. <SEND>

Tees Valley Buddies offer a mentoring and support service to help empower people with neurological and cognitive differences. <SEND>

The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. <SEND>

The Henry Spink Foundation is an independent charity created to help families of children with severe disabilities of all kinds. <SEND>

ADDISS provides information, training and support for parents, sufferers and professionals in the fields of ADHD and related learning and behavioural difficulties. <SEND>

Established in 1990 Pear Tree offers a unique therapeutic environment to help children and young people recover from adverse childhood experiences. <SEND>

Together 21 is a family centred project that is dedicated to the education and development of children with Down syndrome. <SEND>

We are determined to strive for excellence in everything we do. In doing so, we know that we change lives on a daily basis. In an environment where "honesty" and "calm" are revered, we are "preparing the parents of the future". <SEND>

Westlands Academy is a secondary special school for students aged 11-16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). <SEND>

Witherslack Hall is an independent, specialist residential and day school in rural Cumbria, providing high quality education for boys aged between 8-19. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of behaviour, emotional and social special needs. The schools 24 hour curriculum develops resilience in young people through teaching the skills of emotional literacy and developing confidence and trust within a carefully structured environment. <SEND>