Early Help is what we call the support we give to children and families as soon as problems start. By giving that help quickly, we can stop little problems becoming big problems which are harder to fix.
Middlesbrough Council’s Early Help service is called Stronger Families. We work with families to help them get the most out family life, be healthier, achieve, be safe and enjoy their lives together.
All families are entitled to Early Help support.
STARS (Sensory teaching, Advisory, and Resources Service)
STARS in funded by the council to provide hearing and/or vision support for learners (0-25 years). The STARS team have qualified teachers who are specially trained in supporting learner with hearing and/or vision loss.
The Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) team, work with all communication difficulties including specific speech and language disorders, stammering, cleft lop and palate, voice difficulties, hearing impairment, Autism, Learning Disabilities and eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
Tree Tops – Children’s Occupational Therapy
Telephone: 01325 304 411
Treetops is an established service with outstanding reputation and Sensory Integration expertise. Tree Tops Team are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives by working in partnership with families, schools and health professionals.
Tree Tops is a service anyone across the country can access to improve children and families’ qualities of life and educational opportunities. To educate and spread the word about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and the impact it has on children.
Children and adults can access this service from birth onwards and can present with a variety of difficulties and/or conditions.
SEND Family Voice- Redcar and Cleveland Parent/Carer Forum
Supporting young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
They are a Department of Education funded forum of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with SEND and/or disabilities. Their main aim is to ensure the needs of our children are met. They bring together parent carer voices from across Redcar an Cleveland to improve engagement between services and families, to empower each other and influence policy and practice.
SENDIASS provides impartial confidential information advice and support to parents, carers, children and young people ages 0-25 on matters relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Neurodevelopmental Pathway Team
Telephone:01642 529790
Across South Tees, we have a ‘needs led’ neurodevelopmental pathway as we want to make sure you and your child are supported as much as possible, if you or a professional thinks that your child has a neurodevelopmental need. These are needs which are associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
We have created a ‘bubble of support’ across your local area with many services which can offer advice, guidance or support. There are also very active Parent Carer Forums which can offer peer support. There is also a comprehensive ‘virtual’ offer which can offer alternative websites and support tips for you to try at home.
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Middlesbrough Telephone: 0300 2000 000
Redcar Telephone: 0300 013 2000
Our child and adolescent mental health service provides assessment and appropriate treatment or intervention for children and young people until they are 18.
Our services are for people who are experiencing mental health problems, with the aim of positive mental health promotion.
The service is available to anyone with concerns. This includes parents, carers, school staff, health professionals and GPs, as well as children and young people worried about their own mental health.
MAIN’s goal is to empower residents with a variety of disabilities to live independent lives while having fun and forming new friendships. Therefore, their parents or carers can take a respite from their caring responsibilities.
Daisy Chain
Telephone: 01642 531248
Email: info@daisychainproject.co.uk
Our Autism Central Hubs offer guidance to families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people. All of our sessions are run by Peer Educators. These are parents or carers of autistic people, who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you.
For the benefit of Teesside’s general population, the Teesside Family Foundation seeks to alleviate poverty and enhance the quality of life for individuals who are unable to support themselves due to age, illness, disability, or financial difficulties. Regardless of age, capacity for self-care, or financial status, their mission is to improve the quality of life for all Teesside’s less fortunate residents. They schedule a variety of charitable events each year to raise money for this goal and offer short breaks to the people they help.
Parents and carers can find new ways to help their child after receiving a diagnosis and learn more about autism through the Early Bird initiative. Among the subjects covered are ways to have better conversations and relationships with young children under 5. Using structures to support their child in a range of settings and situations. “Whilst there is no magic wand, Early Bird is the closest thing you could wish for’.
The CEA Card is available to applicants aged 5 years and above. The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an adjustment to visit a cinema because of your disability, cinema staff should make them for you whether you have a CEA Card or not. The Card is developed by UKCA’s Disability Working Group, whose members include film exhibitors and distributors, and national disability charities such as RNID, RNIB, Dimensions and Whizz Kidz.
Families with children who are disabled or very sick might receive grants from Family Fund for necessary products. Learn more about our funding programmes and review our complete eligibility requirements.
Our aim is to provide riding and therapy for people with disabilities in an inclusive, safe and supportive environment that will allow each individual to achieve their full potential. To provide this service we depend on a committed group of staff and volunteers and input from families and personal assistants. With limited funding from user fees, we rely entirely on fundraising and donations to subsidise the cost of lessons. In addition, we depend on contributions by able-bodied individuals and clubs also making use of our facilities.
Borocuda Swimming
Telephone: 01642 244140
Teesside’s most passionate swim school. Small group lessons, teachers in the water and family discounts. Swimming for everyone! Borocuda Swimming School offer 1:1 lessons for children, young people and adults with additional needs.
The Wellbeing Centre will host a full timetable of fitness sessions for everyone. We will welcome adults, children, active seniors, anyone with Special Educational Needs, Additional Needs, Disability and seated sessions that are dementia friendly. We are specifically targeting our audience to encourage every age and ability. Family fitness sessions eliminating cost of childcare and inspiring behaviour breeding behaviour.
The Grenfell Club is member led; we encourage our members to take ownership of their activities and community centre. We run evening and day sessions Monday to Friday, plus a health and well-being session on a Saturday. Members are responsible for the reception area, running our coffee bar and working in our allotment.
In a warm caring environment children, young people and adults with learning disabilities come to us to meet with their friends, learn new skills and develop in confidence.
Redcar Education & Development Ltd provides a fantastic development centre for school leavers and adults with disabilities and special needs. At RED Ltd we offer a great range of activities that develop both individual and social skills through access to the likes of : Books and Puzzles, Music ,Internet (secure, safe sites)
Visiting local attractions (museums, parks), Physical Education (dancing, swimming, walking)And much more!
Beyond Boundaries are based at Fowl Green Farm, Commondale and offer a day service to adults with learning disabilities, people with mental health issues and school groups. Activities include looking after our friendly animals: donkeys, llamas, goats and more.
Earth Beat
Telephone: 07969 623118
Earthbeat is a Theatre Company for adults with learning difficulties based in our own centre in Saltburn. We aim to provide a service that offers a range of activities designed to develop confidence, raise self-esteem and to provide a sense of personal fulfilment.
The service runs on all weekdays, is a registered charity and non-profit making organisation.
MFC Foundation has set up ‘Borobility’ to offer free football sessions for disabled children aged between 6-18. Sessions cater for all disabilities, with specific sessions for Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome and Deaf & Hard of Hearing.
Charles Clinkard Autism Friendly Shoe Fitting
Telephone: 01642 200940
Charles Clinkard have teamed up with The Daisy Chain Project to make the shoe fitting process that little bit easier for children and young people with SEND.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Telephone: 0800 917 2222 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and is available to eligible people aged 16 to 64 years. PIP is to help towards some of the extra costs arising from a health condition or disability. It is based on how a person’s condition affects them, not the condition they have.
DLA – Disability Living Allowance for children
Telephone: 0800 121 4600
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who:
is under 16
has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability
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