
Children and Families
Access support services tailored to the needs of children and families in North Tyneside. We're dedicated to assisting families in creating nurturing environments for their loved ones. Discover:
Childcare Providers: Explore trusted services ensuring reliable, safe, and nurturing environments for your children.
Early Years Providers: Focus on early childhood development with services equipping young children for thriving formative years.
Family Support Services: Access resources supporting families through challenges and fostering a healthy family dynamic.
Committed to helping North Tyneside families grow, learn, and thrive, this category is your one-stop solution for family wellbeing. Whether seeking quality childcare or family assistance, find the support you need here.
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Family Hub - Shiremoor Family Hub
Shiremoor Family Hub provides a number of interesting and accessible activities and groups for children from 0-5 Years. Activities include: Healthy Child Clinic, Monday, 10:00-12:00pm, Young Parents Group, Monday, 10:00-12:00pm, After school board games and crafts, Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm, Childminder drop-in, Thursday, 10:00-11:30am, Brillia… >

Family Hub - Howdon Family Hub
Howdon Family Hub provides many interesting and accessible activities and groups for children from 0-5 Years. Activities include: Creative Stay, Play and Learn (0-5), Monday, 1:30-3:00pm, After school board games and crafts, Monday, 3:30-5:00pm, Brilliant Babies (0-3), Tuesday, 1:30-3:00pm, Young Parents Group, Wednesday, 1:30-3:00pm, Heal… >

Family Hub - Riverside Family Hub
Riverside Family Hub provides a number of interesting and accessible activities and groups for children from 0-5 Years. Activities include: After school board games and crafts, Monday, 3:30–5pm, Creative Stay, Play, and Learn (0–5), Tuesday, 1:30–3:00pm, SEND drop-in coffee morning (0-3), Wednesday, 11:00-11:30am, Brilliant Babies (0–3), We… >

Stay and Play
A free session for children aged 1 to 7. Kids can have fun in the soft play and take part in arts and crafts while parents and carers get health eating and physical activity tips! Monday's, 3.45pm-4.30pm at the Lakeside Centre Children must be accompanied by an adult and sessions are only available in term time. >

No Limits Activity Club
'No Limits' is an after-school programme, offering free activities to children and young people aged 8 to 13 during term time. With options to take part in multi-sport activities in sports halls to splashing in the pool, it's a great way to keep kids active after school. Please note, children require a valid easecard to access the programme. … >

After School Crafts: Howdon Library
An opportunity for children to enjoy crafts. This takes place at Howdon Library on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
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After school board games and crafts 6-11yrs – Shiremoor Family hub
A mixture of board games and art/craft activities. Parents don’t need to stay with their children at these sessions but must sign… >
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After school board games and crafts 6-11yrs – Riverside Family hub
A mixture of board games and art/craft activities. Parents don’t need to stay with their children at these sessions but must sign… >
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After school board games and crafts 6-11yrs – Howdon Family Hub
A mixture of board games and art/craft activities. Parents don’t need to stay with their children at these sessions but must sign… >
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YMCA Science Club
Wizz, Bing, Whoosh! Join the YMCA Science Club! Is your child aged 7-12 and curious about the world of science? Join our Science … >
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Stay and Play at The Lakeside Centre
Stay and Play is a free session for children aged 1 to 7 years old (children must be accompanied by an adult). Children can have… >
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After School Crafts Howdon
Regular craft sessions for school aged children at our libraries. Parents and carers must stay with their children during the se… >