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.

Teenagers

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… >

ease INTO programme

Children across North Tyneside are invited to take advantage of a free programme of activities, created to help them be healthy and active while off school. ‘ease INTO’ is a programme that’s been created as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme backed by the Department for Education. Children who are eligible for income based free sc… >

Teen Gym

Teenagers are already going through so many changes as they approach adulthood, and if weight is a concern Teen Gym offers help and support via a team of friendly experts. Designed to support young people to become more physically active and learn what types of fitness they enjoy, the programme also includes nutritional advice to help young peopl… >

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. >

Family Mental Health and Wellbeing Intervention Programme

Mindstars free family mental health intervention service provides 10 weeks of psychoeducation to children aged 6-11 alongside their parents, carers and guardians. This will assist families to better their mental health and wellbeing – in addition to help relieve the pressures the statutory services in the NHS face. The programme is designed for … >

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. >