At Windy Nook, we understand that families sometimes need help accessing the right support for their child.
Below is a collection of trusted local and national services, including SEND support, mental health, behaviour, online safety, sleep support, and more.
We hope these links help you find the right guidance for your family.
SEND, Neurodevelopment & Autism Support
Gateshead SENDIASS
Independent advice for families about SEND support.
https://gatesheadsendiass.org.uk/
Gateshead Local Offer
Information on SEND services available across Gateshead.
🔗 https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/localoffer
Gateshead Autism Hubs – Daisy Chain
Support for families awaiting assessment or recently diagnosed.
🔗 https://daisychainproject.co.uk/gateshead-autism-hubs/
Neurodevelopment Support Events (Gateshead)
Workshops and information sessions for families.
🔗 https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/36207/Neurodevelopment-support-events
The SEN Support Space
Practical guidance for parents supporting children with SEND in school.
🔗 https://www.sensupportspace.com/
National Autistic Society
Guidance, strategies, and national support.
🔗 https://www.autism.org.uk/
CHADD – ADHD Support for Parents
Information and parent guidance on ADHD.
🔗 https://chadd.org/for-parents/overview/
IPSEA – Legal Advice on SEND
Support with EHCPs, SEN law, and education rights.
🔗 https://www.ipsea.org.uk/
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Young Minds – Urgent Help for Parents
Advice if you’re concerned about your child’s safety or mental health.
🔗 https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/my-child-needs-urgent-help/
Kooth (11+)
Free online mental health support for young people.
🔗 https://www.kooth.com/
Choice Wellbeing Service (Gateshead)
Emotional wellbeing support for children and young people.
🔗 https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/gateshead
Centre for Emotional Health – Support for Families
Resources to understand children’s emotional needs.
🔗 https://www.centreforemotionalhealth.org.uk/more-information/for-families/
Rise – The Children’s Society
Support for wellbeing, safety and resilience.
🔗 https://rise.childrenssociety.org.uk/
BEAT Eating Disorders
Help for children, families and young people affected by eating difficulties.
🔗 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Parenting, Behaviour & Family Support
Triple P Parenting Programme
Evidence‑based support for managing behaviour and building positive routines.
🔗 https://www.triplep-parenting.uk.net/uk/triple-p/
Early Help (Gateshead)
Support for families needing help with routines, behaviour, wellbeing or relationships.
🔗 https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/13425/Early-Help-advice-and-support-for-Gateshead-families
Advice for Families – Gateshead
Helpful information covering a wide range of family needs.
🔗 https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/15674/Advice-for-families
Family Lives
Support for all aspects of parenting and family life.
🔗 https://www.familylives.org.uk/
Online Safety, Safeguarding & Child Protection
NSPCC – Online Safety Guidance
Tips for keeping children safe online.
🔗 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
ICON – Coping with Infant Crying (for parents of babies)
Support for keeping babies safe and reducing stress.
🔗 https://iconcope.org/
Sleep Support
The Sleep Charity – Relaxation Tips for Children
Advice for helping children develop healthy sleep habits.
🔗 https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/relaxation-tips/
Cerebra Sleep Advice Service
Support for children with additional needs who struggle with sleep.
🔗 https://cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/sleep-advice-service/
If you would like support accessing any of these services, please contact school and we will be happy to help.