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Atkinson Road is a popular, thriving and vibrant school. We are situated in the heart of the west end of Newcastle and have been serving our community for over a century. During this time we have tasked ourselves in making our children feel happy, safe and secure whilst providing them with a wealth of experiences and opportunities to develop as well rounded, well educated and successful, independent individuals.
We are an outstanding school who believes in our school motto that ‘Together We’re Better’. We know how much you will have done with your child before they reach us and value your input and opinions. Children get one chance with their education and at Kingston Park we want this to be the best. Our vision is to ensure that every child is the best that they can possibly be. In 2014 we were in the top 1% of schools nationally.
Welbeck Academy opened on 1 September 2012, in the former Welbeck Primary School, to serve the population of Walker and Byker in the east end of Newcastle upon Tyne and provides a first-class education for children aged 2 to 11 years. We are proud to be sponsored by WISE Academies and fully support the WISE ethos of aiming to be outstanding in all that we do. We are rightfully proud of the academy's provision which helps children to grow as individuals whilst aiming for the highest academic standards.
Free, safe, confidential support for young people
Children and young people in Newcastle and Gateshead can now get help from mental health counsellors using a free online service supported by the NHS.
Kooth.com is an award-winning online counselling and support service which is now available to all young people in Newcastle and Gateshead aged 11-18 years.
Public Health School Nurses provide a range of health improvement and health promotion activities including confidential health advice for children and young people, an immunisation programme and assistance to school staff in the delivery of PHSE (personal health and social education).
Every school in Newcastle has access to a School Nurse. School Nurses also provide information, advice and support on a range of health issues including:
Are you looking after someone who needs help and support?
If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without your support and you're not employed to do this, then you are a carer. Anyone can become a carer at any point in their life. We're here to listen and support you.
Skills for People is a user-led, voluntary organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 1983 we have been working to make sure that disabled people and their families can be in control of their own lives; strong, confident and involved in the communities of their choice. Skills for People and North East Special Needs Network merged in 2017 to make one organisation.
Our Family Advice and Support team (FAS) work with parents and carers of disabled children and young people up to the age of 25 years to provide co-ordinated support.
Skills for People helps disabled children and adults and their families to be in control and to have better lives. We also work with children with special educational needs.
We offer help with planning, meeting other disabled people and their families, advocacy, advocacy groups, social activities, self help meetings and individual development. We work with people who have an individual budget and those who do not.
We are parents of children with disability. We help families with a disabled child to find and create mutual support. We do this through social media and by meeting up. We help families find all the information that they need in order to have the best possible family life as full members of their communities.
We believe that parent to parent support is really important. We are a wide network. We want to support all parents of disabled children in Newcastle including those who have an individual or personal budget.
This is a FREE service for parents/carers of children going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism.
These groups give support, advice and information on services available to families. Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to:
Money Matters is the specialist debt advice team within the Newcastle City Council's Active Inclusion Service. They offer debt and budgeting advice to people who live in Newcastle.
Phone: 0800 1707 008 Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Professionals can refer people to the service by emailing moneymatters@newcastle.gov.uk and requesting a referral form.
Today, 10 children and young people in the UK will hear the shocking news that they have cancer.
Treatment normally starts immediately, is often given many miles from home and can last for up to three years. Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience and the emotional, practical and financial implications of treatment are intensely challenging for the whole family.
For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults
Sibs is a UK charity for siblings who may be finding it hard to cope with a brother or sister who is disabled, has special educational needs or a serious long term condition.
It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings.
Sibs can give information and advice both over the phone and online. Sibs also runs YoungSibs, an online only support service for siblings in the UK aged 7 to 17.
The Access Fund is a grant to help disabled children and young people to participate in activities in their local community. This can be any daytime, evening or weekend activity that the child or young person enjoys whilst their parent/carer has a break from caring. The Access Fund seeks to support children and young people to take part in inclusive activities alongside their non- disabled peers.
About Arthritis Action
Founded in 1942, Arthritis Action is the only UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to combat the pain of arthritis through self-management and lifestyle advice. We offer people with arthritis a holistic self-management approach, looking at both the physical and mental aspects of arthritis.
Newcastle Libraries offers reading for pleasure, audiobooks and DVDs, access to information, computers and internet/email access, free learning materials and study space. For more information, please visit our website at https://library.newcastle.gov.uk/
Who can use the service?
We deliver to anyone living in Newcastle:
Who is unable to visit their local library due to either permanent or temporary ill health
Who has caring responsibilities
Who has a permanent disability
How to apply
Contact us by phone on 0191 278 7878 or by email to kenton.library@newcastle.gov.uk
A Specialist service for people who's lives are affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use. PROPS can offer one to one work, peer support groups, and training around substance misuse. They also offer carer and family training, respite breaks and an emergency out of hours telephone helpline. PROPS also work with young people 11+ who have been impacted by someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse.
If you know anyone who may be affected by drug or alcohol misuse, please contact us to make a referral or alternatively we would be happy to discuss this further with you.
We are a local branch for local people living with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis. It is run by volunteers and relies upon donations and fundraising.
For example:
- We provide support and information for anyone affected by MS.
- We produce a bimonthly newsletter for all members.
- We have various social events and outings throughout the year.
- We have a large following on our social media pages
- Have young carers activities.
Our social drop-ins are held
Please see the website for more details.
The FAB (Fantastic and Brilliant) Group is a group of young people aged 11 to 25 who have SEND.
Every month, the FAB Group come together to make friends and share experiences. The monthly meet-ups alternate between in-person meetings and online meetings. Learn more on our website.
We believe in the importance of a support network of people who understand.
For dates and to book a place, please contact Louis: 07731 998677 or email: louis.browning@children-ne.org.uk
This service is available at our usual Monday and Thursday drop ins as well as a specific sexual health drop in on Fridays from 3pm to 6.30pm at our Young People's Service based on the West Road in Newcastle. Come and see us without having to book an appointment and in confidence.
Are you aged 18-25 and looking after someone who needs help and support?
If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without your support and you're not employed to do this, then you are a young adult carer. Anyone can become a carer at any point in their life. We're here to listen and support you.
Young carers are children and young people under 18 who look after a family member because they have an illness, disability, mental health condition, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Are you between age 16 and 25? Unsure what you will do after the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you answered 'yes' to the questions above (or know a young person who would), then NDTi's new programme might be of interest to you!
Time to Talk Next Steps is free support for young people in England in this age group with additional needs. It is for young people who are experiencing anxiety, isolation and who have limited or no plans for the future. You may be in school or in college or have finished all education and be unsure how to move forward.