Help with childcare costs
Special educational needs and disabilities childcare
Following an assessment, if you have parental responsibility for a disabled child, direct payments can be used for a variety of services which offer your child stimulation, new experiences and independence.
These include:
- Short breaks
- Nursery placement providing specialist support for your child
- Assistance to attend an activity, for example a youth club
- Personal care
South Tyneside Council is also in the process of developing the Aiming High Programme, which aims to improve the provision of short breaks for disabled children.
More information
You can contact South Tyneside Council's Direct Payments officer on 0191 424 4644
For more information about South Tyneside's Aiming High Programme, call 0191 424 4635
For more information about Direct Payments, please see Direct Payments
For more information about special educational needs and disabilities, please see Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)