An inclusive art class held on the first Saturday of every month for 10- 15 year olds. 

If you would like to book or to have an informal conversation with the tutor before attending contact: learning@laingartgallery.org.uk 

£5.39 per child

Monthly themed fun family session for children 0-8 years and their parents and carers.

Public Health School Nurses provide a range of health improvement and health promotion activities including confidential health advice for children and young people, an immunisation programme and assistance to school staff in the delivery of PHSE (personal health and social education). 

Every school in Newcastle has access to a School Nurse.  School Nurses also provide information, advice and support on a range of health issues including:

A mixture of outdoor play, games, crafts, cooking, bushcraft, environment and nature, trips and youth work. Young people help to decide what we do and eat.

Scotswood Village Nursery is a setting based in the West End of Newcastle, which provides high quality care and early education for children aged 2-4 years.

The Secure Outreach Transition Team (SOTT), provides assessment, intervention, treatment, management and supervision for service users with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder who are:
• Currently in secure care
• In the community following discharge from a period of secure care
• In the community having been referred due to offences or offending behaviour that represents a risk to the general public and who potentially may require admission to secure care.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

No appointment needed. 

If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.  

Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.

SEN sessions at the Owl Tree Community Nest. Children can run, climb, and explore in the larger hall with a soft play area.  They can also use the sensory room. Included is a reserved table in the main café for families with SEN children. For children aged 0-5, but older children are welcome.

Every other Friday: 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Every other Monday: 10:30am - 2:30pm

No need to book in advance. You can arrive and leave anytime between the times shown.  

Where Does It Take Place?

At Gosforth Civic Theatre's Café Bar.

Who Is It For? 

Young people with learning disabilities and autism aged between 16-24 years old 

How Does It Work? 

These activity sessions are for children and young people with additional needs aged 4 to 7.  We provide fun sports, games and activities to help children enjoy being active. 

£3 per person.

All needs and abilities are catered for.

Siblings are welcome to come along.

For more information and to book, please contact info@smilethroughsport.com or call 01670457757.

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities. A welcoming and friendly session for children to engage in activities, or have space to do their own thing. 

All needs & abilities are catered for. Siblings are welcome too. For children and young people 8-19 year olds.

Each session costs £3

To book, click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport

For more information, please call or email.  

Our Contemporary Dance Class is open to young people with learning disabilities who enjoy dance. 

All you have to do is turn up! Led by a qualified contemporary dance practitioner. 

Beginners contemporary is perfect for those wishing to attend a fun class. This class will leave you feeling energised, inspired and worked out!

Does your child have a special educational need or disability?

Come to our support group. It’s a friendly place for parents and carers to chat and get advice.

• Get advice from professionals.

• Talk to other parents and carers.

• Share ideas.

This group meets on the first Monday of every month. 

No need to book - just turn up.

A safe space for parents and carers to come together and support each other.

Who’s it for?

Parents and carers of children with SEND – no diagnosis needed. No referral needed, you can just drop in. There is no cost to attend.

Where and when is it?

Galafield Family Hub on the 2^nd Friday of the month, 9:15-11:30am

Next Dates:

East End Pool has inclusive swimming sessions.  These are for people with sensory needs or disabilities. 

There is a Disability changing room/shower and also a pool hoist for easy access into the pool.  We also offer changing facilities for young people with continence issues.

To find dates and times for these sessions, you can use the Better UK app or check the timetable on the website Pool Timetable at East End Pool | Better.  

Swimming is an essential life skill for everyone. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and confident in the water.

We offer a variety of swimming lessons tailored for both adults and children, including those with:

Browse and borrow a wide range of toys for children (0-5) with special educational needs. These can help with your child's learning and development. Toys can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks.  

The library is open Monday to Friday during term time.

Come to the Tree House Early Year's Centre (map below).  

For more information, you can call 0191 278 8458 or email treehouseenquiries@newcastle.gov.uk 

A dedicated trampoline session for customers with special educational needs and disabilities. These sessions will not be available for the general public. Trampoline socks must be worn. 

Thursdays: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Tickets can be booked online https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/newcastle-trampoline-gym/trampoline-park or by contacting the centre directly.

Each paying ticket admits one carer free of charge.

For ages 12 to 16 years old. 

Each session contains a mixture of activities including:

• sports
• cooking
• arts and crafts
• challenging games

The senior sessions can be more focused on helping with:

• college applications
• school GCSE work and resources
• CV writing
• fundraising

Each session has mixed ability activities to suit the needs of the children and young people. We also work with local artists on some activities.

Sensory Baby - supporting babies 0-12 months with their all-round development. Engage your child’s senses in this fun and interactive session.

Our group is focused on supporting babies 0-12 months with their all-round development.

Engage your child's senses in this fun and interactive session.

To book a place please text 07961734298

At Sensory Baby we focus on supporting babies aged 0-12months with their all-round development.

Come and engage your child’s senses in this fun and interactive session.

To book a place please text 07961734298