SEND Youth Forum

North Tyneside SEND Youth Forum is open to children and young people aged of 11-25 with Special Educational Needs and /or Disabilities (SEND) living or attending education in North Tyneside.

Young people discuss issues that affect their lives, raise awareness about SEND and are supported to work with North Tyneside Council and other organisations (who provide services for young people). The group work closely with North Tyneside Youth Council, and are welcome to attend Youth Council sessions/activities if they wish.

SEND Youth Forum for 11-16 years

Dates: Wednesday of each month

Wednesday 15th October 2025

Wednesday 12th November 2025

Celebration in December to be organised by group

Wednesday 14th January 2026

Wednesday 18th February 2026

Wednesday 18th March 2026

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Wednesday 20th May 2026

Wednesday 17th June 2026

Wednesday 15th July 2026

Time: 17:00 - 18:30

Place: Howdon Family Hub, 11A Howdon Lane, NE28 0AL.

SEND Youth Forum 16-25 years

Dates: Drop in sessions take place on Wednesdays during college holidays.

Time: 13:00 -17:00

Place: Howdon Family Hub, 11A Howdon Lane, NE28 0AL

For more information or to request a registration form, please contact: Participation Advocacy and Engagement Team.

Tel: 0191 643 8215

Email: sendyf@northtyneside.gov.uk