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We are an outstanding school who believes in our school motto that ‘Together We’re Better’. We know how much you will have done with your child before they reach us and value your input and opinions. Children get one chance with their education and at Kingston Park we want this to be the best. Our vision is to ensure that every child is the best that they can possibly be. In 2014 we were in the top 1% of schools nationally.
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:
Skills for People is a user-led, voluntary organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 1983 we have been working to make sure that disabled people and their families can be in control of their own lives; strong, confident and involved in the communities of their choice. Skills for People and North East Special Needs Network merged in 2017 to make one organisation.
Our Family Advice and Support team (FAS) work with parents and carers of disabled children and young people up to the age of 25 years to provide co-ordinated support.
Today, 10 children and young people in the UK will hear the shocking news that they have cancer.
Treatment normally starts immediately, is often given many miles from home and can last for up to three years. Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience and the emotional, practical and financial implications of treatment are intensely challenging for the whole family.
What to expect
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
Are you feeling like you don't get enough exercise now you are a parent?
Would you like to meet other parents in the local area?
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly.
They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums. You can also get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575.
You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help you bond with them. It can also help with colic, teething, snuffles, and circulation.
Come to our friendly 5 week course and find out more!
Do you need some help and support with your child?
We can offer advice during pregnancy and once your baby is born. This includes preparing for birth, caring for your baby and early bonding.
Appointment only.
For more information and to book, please ring or email.
The Community Family Hub includes Start for Life and Early Help family support for families with children of all ages identified as needing additional support. Start for Life focuses on services from conception to two years. This includes play and early learning sessions, health and wellbeing, parenting skills and support, antenatal support and breastfeeding. Early Help family support is for families with children up to the age of 19 in need of additional support.
The Family Hub includes Start for Life and Early Help family support for families with children of all ages. This includes play and early learning sessions, health and wellbeing, parenting skills and support, antenatal support and breastfeeding. Early Help family support is for families with children up to the age of 19 in need of additional support.
The Community Family Hub includes Start for Life and Early Help family support for families with children of all ages identified as needing additional support. Start for Life focusses on services from conception to two years. This includes play and early learning sessions, health and wellbeing, parenting skills and support, antenatal support and breastfeeding. Early Help family support is for families with children up to the age of 19 in need of additional support.
Free, anonymous dedicated FGM helpline for anyone worried a child is at risk of or has already had FGM.
The National FGM Centre is a partnership between Barnardo’s and the Local Government Association. It was established in 2015 to achieve change in the provision of services for children and their families who are affected by FGM. In 2017, the focus of their work was extended to include Breast Ironing/Flattening and Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief. Their website includes a knowledge hub with information, guidance and resources for practitioners and information about training.
Each week we provide activities that develop spatial awareness and improve mental and physical development. We support parents/carers to think about their child’s interests and respond to their ideas to support learning and development.
- Physical activity
- Music/song time
No booking required.
For ages 12 months to 3 years old.
This campaign from Public Health England focuses on helping families make healthy food swaps by using the Food Scanner app.
We are a group specifically for families with twins, triplets and higher order multiples aged 0-5 to meet, play and support each other. Siblings are also welcome to join the fun!
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child that is a multiple and their families under 5.
- Healthy snack
- Physical activity
- Music / song time
- Baby area
Term time only.
Book a Toy is a free service offered through partnership with NAPI. Toys can be borrowed immediately from our Gosforth, Outer West and Newburn branches, or ordered for collection at any other branch.
All pre school aged children and their parents/carers are welcome. All activities including snacks for kids and grown ups are free.
Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are for children with additional needs and their families.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI). We support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. Please ring or email for further details.
Sessions are free. Booking required.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
This group offers play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. A booking may be required at some groups. For more information on this group and others you can visit NAPI website
Appointment needed.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
To book an appointment please ring your Health Visiting team on 0191 282 3319.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
No appointment needed.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to
- meet other breastfeeding mums,
- get handy tips and information
- get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.