Education issues can be very difficult for families where the child has ADHD. Gateshead ADHD Support has a very good working relationship with the Education Dept.

We also work very closely with the Parent Partnership officer who is based in Barnardos.

We can help and support you through the following issues, but we will work together with the parent partnership service where we feel is necessary.

Where we feel you need more expert help and support we will pinpoint you to the right people to help you.

For more help and advice contact us through our contact page.

• We can support you through difficult meetings
  
  
• Give help and support through the statementing process. (although we will work with the Parent Partnership service to ensure full support)
  
  
• Help you to prepare for reviews and ask those vital and right questions.
  
  
• Help you as a parent for a statutory assessment of your child's special educational needs.
  
  
• Helping you to access your child's school records
  
  
• Help and support with fixed term and permanent exclusions, especially if your school is asking you just to keep your child of for a day or two without this being an official exclusion.
  
  
• Give you advice about disability discrimination
  
  
• If you would like particular help in choosing a secondary school you can contact Gateshead's Choice Adviser at Gateshead Civic Centre on 4332446 her name is Sandra Arkless
  
  
• You can contact the parent partnership officer direct: Elizabeth Lowery Tel: 4784667.