SEND Youth Forum

North Tyneside SEND Youth Forum is open to children and young people aged 11- 25 years with Special Educational Needs and /or Disabilities (SEND) who live or attend 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.

The SEND Youth Forum is supported by staff from North Tyneside Participation Team, the team visit schools and colleges and organise monthly meetings at Howdon Family Hub.


SEND Youth Forum for 11-17 years


Dates: Wednesday of each month

Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Wednesday 21st October 2026

Wednesday 18th November 2026

December 2026 (Joint young peoples celebration date to be confirmed)

Wednesday 27th January 2027

Wednesday 24th February 2027

Wednesday 24th March 2027

Wednesday 21st April 2027

Wednesday 19th May 2027

Wednesday 23rd June 2027

July 2027 (Joint young peoples celebration date to be confirmed)


Time: 17:00 - 18:30

Place: Howdon Best Start 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 Best Start 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


Schools, colleges and community groups

North Tyneside SEND Youth Forum work with North Tyneside schools, colleges and community organisations. Email: sendyf@northtyneside.gov.uk to register for information on upcoming opportunities.


North Tyneside SEND Youth Forum is open to children and young people aged 11- 25 years with Special Educational Needs and /or Disabilities (SEND) who live or attend 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.

The SEND Youth Forum is supported by staff from North Tyneside Participation Team, the team visit schools and colleges and organise monthly meetings at Howdon Family Hub.


SEND Youth Forum for 11-17 years


Dates: Wednesday of each month

Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Wednesday 21st October 2026

Wednesday 18th November 2026

December 2026 (Joint young peoples celebration date to be confirmed)

Wednesday 27th January 2027

Wednesday 24th February 2027

Wednesday 24th March 2027

Wednesday 21st April 2027

Wednesday 19th May 2027

Wednesday 23rd June 2027

July 2027 (Joint young peoples celebration date to be confirmed)


Time: 17:00 - 18:30

Place: Howdon Best Start 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 Best Start 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


Schools, colleges and community groups

North Tyneside SEND Youth Forum work with North Tyneside schools, colleges and community organisations. Email: sendyf@northtyneside.gov.uk to register for information on upcoming opportunities.