Children and Families

Services

0-19 Children’s Public Health Service

Support from the 0-19 Children's Public Health Service begins in the antenatal period and supports parents and children across North Tyneside until children reach the age of 19. Teams are there to offer help, guidance, information and support to families as children grow up and progress through school and their teenage years into adulthood. The t… >

Free Childcare / Early Education for 2 Year Olds

Two year old offer You can claim up to 15 hours of free, flexible early education and childcare if, your family receives one of the following benefits: Your 2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get one of the following benefits: Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) income-related Employment and Support… >

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 0-5 Years - Wallsend Customer First Centre

Stay and Play 0–5 Years Come along and join in the fun! Activities include arts and crafts, sensory play and generally having fun. Stay and Play Sessions: Fridays 1.30 pm — 3.00 pm @ Wallsend Customer First Centre >

Stay and Play 0-5 Years - Battle Hill Primary School 

Stay and Play 0 - 5 Years Come along and join in the fun! Activities include arts and crafts, sensory play and generally having fun. Stay and Play Sessions: Thursdays 9.30 am — 11.00 am @ Battle Hill Primary School >

Stay and Play 0-5 Years - Whitley Bay Customer First Centre

Stay and Play 0–5 Years (Term Time Only) Come along and join in the fun! Activities include arts and crafts, sensory play and generally having fun. Stay and Play Sessions: Wednesdays 1.30pm — 3.00pm @ Whitley Bay Customer First Centre >

Family Splash

An opportunity for families to enjoy swimming as a group activity at the weekend. Sessions take place at Hadrian Leisure Centre. Check the pool programmes for more information.Children swim for free, sessions are available term time only. >

Active Bump, Birth, Baby

Active Bump, Birth, Baby is a schedule of programmes designed specifically for pregnant women and new mams in North Tyneside. Made up of a variety of antenatal and postnatal sessions, led by specialist instructors, all of the programmes are fun, friendly and most importantly sociable! Each of them have been created to support and encourage mams a… >

North East Autism Society

For over 35 years we've led the way in providing specialist care, education and services for children, young people and adults with autism, across the North-east of England. Recognised for our innovation and excellence, everything we do stems from an unswerving belief in providing bespoke person-centred support. It's at the heart of who we are to … >

North East Autism Society Toddler Groups

This is a FREE service for children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism. Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to: * Provide a safe place where parents/carers and children can spend time with other families who are in similar situations. * Provide information, advice and signpostin… >

Mini Movers

Toddlers are hard work at times. Mini Movers is designed to get them moving, to run off excess energy and socialise and make friends with other children. The sessions are for children aged 2 to 4 and include some fun physical activities, singing and the chance to make a healthy snack. When: Thursdays, 1.30–2.30pm (term time only) Where: The P… >

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. >

Free Bedtime Stories

Sooper Books is an online library where you can enjoy a growing collection of free bedtime stories, lovingly crafted by an award-winning husband and wife team. 5-minute bedtime stories: The Princess & The Pea Bedtime Story,Kentucky Fried Children,The Posh Rat - Rhyming Bedtime Story,Candy King - Funny Bedtime Story,The Three Billy Goats Gruff Bed… >

Storytime: Dudley

This is a half-hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. It takes place at Dudley Library on Thursday 10:00 - 10:30am. Sessions are free and there is no need to book. >

Storytime : Whitley Bay Library

This is a half-hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. This takes place at Whitley Bay Library and Customer First Centre on Thursday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am . The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >

Storytime : Wallsend Library

This is a half hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. It takes place at Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre on Monday afternoons from 2.00pm to 2.30pm and Thursday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >

Storytime : North Shields Library

This is a half-hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. It takes place at North Shields Library on Monday 10:00 - 10:30am. Sessions are free and there is no need to book. >

Storytime : Howdon Library

This is a half hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. This takes place at Howdon Library on Thursday morning from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >

Good Time Childcare at Redesdale

Good Time Childcare at Redesdale is based in the grounds of Redesdale Primary School in Wallsend. We are a private nursery providing childcare to children aged from birth to eleven, all year round apart from two weeks at Christmas when we are closed. We run a breakfast club and after school club for children who attend Redesdale Primary School and… >

Shining Stars

Shining Stars is a private childcare services located within Western Community Primary School. It is open from 7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday during school term time only. We provide a fun and exciting breakfast and after school club for children up to the age of 11 and a flexible, fun, friendly day nursery for children aged two, three and four… >

Rainbow Childcare

Rainbow Childcare is a private day nursery based in Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay. We provided fun, friendly, flexible and affordable childcare in a homely environment to children aged from birth to five years. We are open from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday every week except for the week between Christmas and New Year when w… >

Footprints Day Nursery Toddler Group

Runs every Friday 1.30 - 3pm. Healthy snack provided, please bring your own refreshment. Small friendly group. All welcome. Session free of charge. >

Birth Registration Service - Shiremoor Family Hub

Birth Declaration Service By Appointment Only! You MUST legally register/ declare your child's birth within 42 days! Registering Your Baby You can register your child's birth at the Shiremoor Family Hub, 9 Bridge Terrace, Shiremoor, NE27 0TA. We will send your baby's details to the right local authority and your baby's birth certificate will b… >

Birth Registration Service - Howdon Family Hub

Birth Declaration Service By Appointment Only! You MUST legally register/ declare your child's birth within 42 days! Registering Your Baby You can register your childs birth at the Howdon Family Hub, 11a Howdon Lane, Wallsend, NE28 0AL. We will send your baby's details to the right local authority and your baby's birth certificate will be sent… >

Well Baby Clinic Wallsend

Well Baby Clinics Please Note: Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your baby weighed. General help and advice is also given. You can find informati… >

Well Baby Clinics Howdon

Well Baby Clinics Wednesday 1pm-2.30pm Howdon Family Hub (11A Howdon Lane, NE28 0AL) Please Note; the Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your b… >

Well Baby Clinics Riverside

Well Baby Clinics Thursday 1pm-2.30pm Riverside Family Hub (Minton Lane, NE29 6DQ) Please Note; the Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your bab… >

Well Baby Clinics Shiremoor

Well Baby Clinics Monday 10am-12pm Shiremoor Family Hub (9 Bridge Terrace, NE27 0TA) Please Note; the Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your ba… >

Well Baby Clinics Coast

Well Baby Clinics Please Note: Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your baby weighed. General help and advice is also given. You can find informati… >

Bookstart Rhymetime : Whitley Bay Library and Customer First Centre

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies of 0-18 months. There are several sessions to choose from: Monday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am, Wednesday afternoons from 2.00pm to 2.30pm and Friday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am The sessions are free. >

Bookstart Rhymetime: North Shields Library and Customer First Centre

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. These are available on Thursday mornings from 10.00am-10.30am at North Shields Library. They are free. >

Bookstart Rhymetime : Wideopen Library

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and pre-school children from 0-18 months. This takes place at Wideopen Library on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 10.00am. The sessions are free . >

Bookstart Rhymetime : White Swan Centre, Killingworth

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Killingworth Library in the White Swan Centre on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 10.00am. The sessions are free. >

Bookstart Rhymetime: Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. These take place at Wallsend Library on Tuesday afternoons from 2.00pm to 2.30pm, and Friday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free. >

Bookstart Rhymetime : Shiremoor Library

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Shiremoor Library on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 10.00am. The sessions are free. >

Bookstart Rhymetime : Longbenton Oxford Centre

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at the Oxford Centre, Longbenton on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free. >

Bookstart Rhymetime: Dudley Library

This is a half hour rhymetime session suitable for pre-school children. This takes place at Dudley Library in the John Willie Sams Centre on Tuesdaysmorning from 10.00am to 10.30am. It is free and there is no need to book. >

Bookstart Rhymetime: Cullercoats Library

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Cullercoats Library on Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 3.00pm. The session is free but booking is essential. >

Bookstart Rhymetime: Battle Hill Library

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhyme suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Battle Hill Library on Thursday from 10.00am to 10.30am. It is free. >

Linskill Nursery

Linskill Nursery Flexible child care and development Linskill Nursery is committed to providing the highest quality childcare and ensuring the promotion and enhancement of each child's development. Our curriculum and ethos include nature-inspired learning, appreciating the environment and being part of the community. Our aim is simply to be the… >

Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy

We are an established service with an outstanding reputation and Sensory Integration expertise. The Tree Tops team are passionate about making a difference to children's/young adult's lives by working in partnership with families, schools and health professionals. Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy team have been assessing and treating chi… >

Children’s activities

The latest timetable of children’s activities for babies, pre-school and older children all delivered at Linskill is on the website. Please contact reception on 0191 257 8000 to book or for more information. >

Healthy Weight and Nutrition (Public Health)

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health and wellbeing. A healthy weight is calculated using a body mass index (BMI) score in adults and BMI centiles in children. Gaining weight is often a gradual process and can easily happen as a result of modern-day life and unhealthy habits over the years. Losing weight means eating f… >

Best Start

The North Tyneside Best Start project is led by VODA and supported by the 0 – 19 Children’s’ Public Health Service and Public Health. When deciding whether to breastfeed or are considering stopping, mothers tend to talk over concerns with close friends or family. Unfortunately, due to a culture in the UK where few women breastfeed, social network… >

Wiggly Worms: Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre

Wiggly Worms is a stay and play session for children aged 0-5 and their carers. Toys are provided. The session takes place in Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >

Birth Registration Service - Riverside Family Hub

Birth Registration Service By Appointment Only! You MUST legally register/ declare your child's birth within 42 days! Registering Your Baby You can register your child's birth at the Riverside Family Hub, Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ. We will send your baby's details to the right local authority and your baby's birth certificate will b… >

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  Stay, play and learn in Battle Hill Primary School

  Regular play group sessions with toys, music, and movement. Stay and Play sessions are for children aged 18 months+ The sessions … >

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  Brilliant babies (0-3) - Shiremoor Family hub

  These sessions are for children 0-3years and are a mixture of sensory activities, physical activities all designed to support ear… >

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  Brilliant babies (0-3) – Riverside Family Hub

  These sessions are for children 0-3years and are a mixture of sensory activities, physical activities all designed to support ear… >

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  Brilliant babies (0-3) – Howdon Family hub

  These sessions are for children 0-3years and are a mixture of sensory activities, physical activities all designed to support ear… >

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  Creative Stay, Play and Learn (0-5 years) at Shiremoor Family Hub

  A creative and fun session for parents and their children to learn and play together. >

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  Creative Stay Play and Learn (0-5 years) at Riverside Family Hub

  A creative and fun session for parents and their children to learn and play together. >

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  Creative Stay Play and Learn (0-5 years) at Howdon Family Hub

  A creative and fun session for parents and their children to learn and play together. >

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  Healthy Child Clinic at Howdon Family Hub

  A drop-in clinic providing health advice and support for parents and young children. Baby clinics give parents an opportunity to … >

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  Healthy Child Clinic at Shiremoor Family Hub

  A drop-in clinic providing health advice and support for parents and young children. Baby clinics give parents an opportunity to … >

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  Active Mams at The Parks

  Active Mams provides an opportunity for new parents and carers to exercise with their babies (up to 18 months). The sessions are … >

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  Active Mams at Waves

  Active Mams provides an opportunity for new parents and carers to exercise with their babies (up to 18 months). The sessions are … >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Forest Hall

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Stay and Play Whitley Bay

  Regular play group sessions with toys, music, and movement. Stay and Play sessions are for children aged 18 months+ The sessions … >

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  Stay and Play Wallsend

  Regular play group sessions with toys, music, and movement. Stay and Play sessions are for children aged 18 months+ Parents and … >

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  Wiggly Worms Wallsend

  Regular play group sessions for children aged 18 months + at our libraries. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >

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  Storytime Wallsend

  Regular storytimes for under fives at all of our libraries. >

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  Storytime North Shields

  Regular storytimes for under fives at all of our libraries. >

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  Storytime Forest Howdon

  Regular storytimes for under fives at all of our libraries. >

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  Storytime Dudley

  Regular storytimes for under fives at all of our libraries. >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Whitley Bay

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Wallsend

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Shiremoor

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Monkseaton

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Longbenton

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Killingworth

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Howdon

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Dudley

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Cullercoats

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime Battle Hill

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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  Bookstart Rhymetime North Shields

  Come along with your baby to the library and: sing songs play with musical instruments listen to a story >

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