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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Early Years (0-5)
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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 >
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Best Start weekly drop-in sessions at North Shields Library
Free weekly term-time sessions for new parents at North Shields Library (first floor) – Mondays, 10am to 12pm. Are you a new par… >
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Best Start weekly drop-in sessions at Wallsend Library
Free weekly term-time sessions for new parents on Tuesdays, 10:00am to 12:00pm at Wallsend Library. Are you a new parent? We wou… >
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Best Start weekly drop-in sessions at West Moor Community Centre.
Free weekly term-time sessions for new parents on Fridays 12:30pm to 2:30pm at West Moor Community Centre. Are you a new parent?… >