Meeting the Needs of Children & Young People
An Introduction to Services
Schools and Settings
The special educational needs of children and young people will usually be met in mainstream schools or settings.
It is a parent’s/carer’s responsibility to:
- find a local mainstream school for their child to attend
- apply for a place
- ensure their child goes to school
It is the responsibility of the Local Authority to provide your child with an appropriate education.
Some children and young people may need to attend Special Schools or Additionally Resourced Mainstream Schools/Settings. Panels of professionals meet to consider the placement of children and young people in these specialist settings.
The views of parents, children and young people will be taken into consideration by these panels. Your child’s school and the other services working with your child will send evidence to help the panel to decide where to place your child.
Children and young people would need to have a Statement of Special Educational Needs to attend a Special School.
Leaflet 3 explains about Statutory Assessments and Statements of Special Educational Needs.
Services
Each Local Authority has a Families Information Service. The Families Information Service can provide contact details for the services listed below.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) – Children should be referred by a health or social care professional.
Community Paediatric Service – Your child should be referred by their Health Visitor, GP or School Nurse.
Connexions Service – A confidential advice and support service for all 13 – 19 year olds and up to 25 years of age for those with special needs.
Educational Psychology Service (EPS) – Your child would usually be referred to this service by their school.
Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) – Your child must be referred by their school, an Education Officer or health professional.
Education Welfare Service (EWS)/Attendance Service – You can contact these services directly or be referred by your child’s school or other agency.
Parent Partnership Service – You can contact this service directly.
Special Educational Needs Teaching and Support Services – Children can be referred by their school or early years setting.
Some professionals are employed to help you make sure you are getting the services you need.
Parent Partnership Service for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs. All Local Authorities must have a Parent Partnership Service.
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) for adult patients and parents and carers of children and young people using health services.
Welfare Rights Service for parents and carers of children and young people entitled to benefits or tax credits or who may have debt. Voluntary Organisations may also be able to help you.
Your local Families Information Service will be able to put you in touch with these services.
Newcastle Families Information Service can be contacted on 0191 277 4133 or visit the Newcastle Families Information Service website.
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Meeting
the Needs of Children & Young People - Introduction 
Special Education Needs - Support in School
Statutory Assessments and Statements of Special Educational Needs
Special Educational Needs and Disability Know Your Rights
