Gateshead Services
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Gateshead Local Offer
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Gateshead Family Hub
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A-Z of Contacts
Family Hibs across Gateshead; Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community.
Our Family Hubs support families from conception to the age of two to give all children the best start in life. We continue to support families of children up the age of 19 and to age 25 for young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).Our hubs are also open to other members of the community who may need more help. There are nine Family Hubs located across Gateshead. More support is available from community locations right across the borough:
The North East’s Fully Inclusive Theatre Company and School, you’ve found your place to be silly, make friends, dance, sing, act, and be accepted for everything that makes you, you. Your True Colours shine through, making every day at True Colours Theatre beautiful.
Like a rainbow. https://truecolourstheatre.co.uk/
Lawnmowers Theatre group; https://lawnmowerstheatre.com/
Speech and language team; The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service aims to maximise the communication potential of children and young people aged 0-19 years with speech, language, and communication needs. https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/childrens-speech-and-language-therapy/
Active kids; https://gateshead-localoffer.org/active-kidz/
Local Offer; https://gateshead-localoffer.org/
SEND activities Directory; https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/28686/SEND-activities-directory
Gateshead SENDIASS; Welcome to the Gateshead SENDIASS, we offer free impartial, confidential information and advice for children and young people aged 0-25 and their parents and carers where a child or young person has or may have special educational needs or disability. https://www.barnardossendiass.org.uk/gateshead-sendiass/
North East and Cumbria Learning Disability https://necldnetwork.co.uk/
North East Autism Society; https://www.ne-as.org.uk/
Community Nurses; https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/childrens/community-nursing-team/
Adult Pathway team; https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/13745/Pathway-into-adulthood-Transitions
Grove House; https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/4012/Grove-House
The Grove; https://www.gainfordcarehomes.com/our-homes/the-grove/
The Sunshine Fund; https://www.thesunshinefund.org/
Feeding families; https://feedingfamilies.org.uk/
Citizens advice; https://citizensadvicegateshead.org.uk/
Dreams come true; https://www.dreamscometrue.uk.com/
Health and Care Passport
Changes to Free School Meal Entitlement Summer 2026
If your child already receives benefit related Free School Meals, the FSM team at Gateshead Council will automatically review your eligibility over the summer - you do not need to take any action at this time.
However, it is very important that families who could qualify, apply for Targeted Free School Meals as soon as possible. (targeted eligibiity continue to be based on exisiting £7,400 threshold).
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, you may be entitled to targeted free school meals. Even if you have not previously qualified for benefit related free school meals, you are strongly encouraged to apply or reapply, as many families will now be eligible, so please ensure you apply now. (expanded eligibility applies to meals only and covers those not entitled under the targeted criteria but who are in receipt of Universal Credit).
How to Apply
You can ONLY APPLY ONLINE USING THE FOLLOWING LINK:
- Online via the council website:
https://myservice.gateshead.gov.uk/housing-benefit-forms/apply-for-free-school-meals/
Applying is quick and could make a significant difference, so we strongly encourage all eligible families to check and apply.
If you have any questions or need support completing the form, please contact the school office 0191 4203811