During this episode we meet the SEND team. Sam, Suzanne, Alex, Heather, Nicky & Jacqui share what the team do on a day to day basis, the roles within the SEND team and who they work with.

Learning & Skills is a further education and training provider based in Darlington. They offer a number of different courses to help people gain in confidence, upskill and find employment.

For further information visit Learning and Skills

During this episode we speak to Melanie from the Schools Admissions Team. The team coordinate and allocate school places to children in the primary (4-11 years) and secondary (11-16 years) sector.

For further information visits Darlington School Admissions 

In this episode we speak to Family Action - Young Carers Darlington. Young Carers Darlington supports young carers, young adult carers and their families living in Darlington. The service ensures that children and young people are protected from inappropriate caring and have the support they need to learn, develop and enjoy positive childhoods. 

Further information can be found at Young Carers Darlington 

In this episode we are joined by Anne and Debbie who tell us all about wraparound, childcare which supports schools and settings before and after school.

In this episode we speak to Mike and Colin from The Box, who are part of the Building Stronger Families team, based at McNay Street Children's Centre. The conversation reflected upon the service they offer and the evolution of The Box.

The Box's online resources can be found via The Darlington Xtra Toolkit

In this episode of Darlington Xtra, we speak to Andy from the North-East Regional Organised Crime Unit and part of the National Fraud Protect Network.

Officers from this network operate across the North-East and work with organisations to increase understanding and awareness of Fraud and scams; empowering individuals and organisations to Build Resilience Against Fraud. They provide support to anyone in the North-East and will help you to recognise Fraud, protect yourself from Fraud and know how to report Fraud. 

For further queries please contact [email protected]

In this episode we speak with Adam from the Apprenticeship Team at Bishop Auckland College.

Bishop Auckland College offer a range of apprenticeships. Their dedicated team can help guide you through your next steps. Whether you have questions or need advice, they’re just a call or email away.

[email protected] | 01388 743164

For further information on apprenticeships visit Bishop Auckland College 

Tony, Jo & Jo discuss the SEND inspection, strategy and action plan, as well as the plan for future engagement sessions.

Further information can be found on the Darlington Borough Council website

In January, the DFE issued new guidance for School Governors on their duties with regards to special educational needs and equality in schools.

Anne and Claire discuss the guidance and the implementation in Darlington.