Learning difficulty is a term used to describe any one of a number of barriers to learning that a child may experience. It is a broad term that covers a wide range of needs and problems, including dyslexia and behavioural problems, and the full range of ability.
Most people with a leaning disability have only a mild disability that simply means they need more help than most to learn new skills.
Key documents
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) draft strategy 2010-2013
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) draft action plan 2010-2013
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment is a shared online information resource for everyone who commissions, provides or uses health, social and children's services in the city
Newcastle Special Schools
Disabled Children's Register (external link)
Funding for short breaks for children with disabilities
Children and adult mental health service (CAMHS)
Newcastle Bridges - hospital education
Chilldren with disabilities and special needs partnership
Children with disabilities - support for children and their families (external link)
Special educational needs (SEN) - school guidance
Short break service for young people with disabilities (external link)
Parent Partnership (external link)
Aiming higher for disabled children (external link)
Educational psychology service (pdf, 40.1kb)
High care needs assessment form (word)
Pat Thompson
Children with Disabilities Manager
Email: pat.thompson@newcastle.gov.uk
Phone: 0191 211 6362