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The Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team offers impartial and confidential careers information, advice and support to young people up to the age of 19 without an Education Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) if they live in Newcastle or attend a Newcastle school. (Please note, young people with an EHC plan are supported by their SEN caseworker)
JET is a registered charity who work in and around Tyne & Wear to support those with English as a second language and from an ethnic background. This includes those from the settled community with English as their first language, as well as refugees and asylum seekers, EU migrants and third country nationals, many who have come to the UK through marriage . We can give you support to help you to move nearer to finding work, including specialist employment related ESOL classes, integration activities and trips, as well as using NARIC through our National Careers Service contract to pres
We are a registered accredited training provider with One Awards.
This project is funded by European Structural & Investment Funds. Eligibility criteria applies – Please enquire within.
We don’t run workshops or courses during school holidays, so please take this into account when planning your attendance.
Accessing Zoom – In order to join virtual workshops, you will need to create a free Zoom account. We will email you with the login details prior to the meeting.
Booking is required
Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th May 2024 - Various Times
Suitable for students:
Friday 26th January & Thursday 8th February 2024 - 10.00am-12.00pm
Suitable for students:
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of community interpreters.
Learn about the different settings where interpreters may be required to work (including housing, education, social care, welfare benefits and immigration).
Learn the different terminology and language difficulties which may arise in community interpreting situations.
Careers Advice Drop in sessions for 16-19 year olds living in Newcastle
The Millin Charity provide a range of services to help women in Newcastle & Gateshead to set up their own businesses, gain employability skills, access training and be part of a supportive community of women working towards financial independence.
Tyne & Wear Museums and Archives have launched their brand new work experience campaign, details of which are below;
Wednesday 24th April - 1pm - 3pm
Suitable for students
- Interested in Occupational Therapy
- Who would like to work in healthcare
- Who are interested in the NHS
Occupational Therapy is an area of
employment within the NHS that we are
often asked to explore. Join us and four
Occupational Therapists as we come
together to understand what this profession
does on a day-to-day basis, what’s required
to become one and help inform young people
about an area of the NHS that they may not
be familiar with.
Tuesday 4th June 2024 - 1pm - 3pm
Suitable for students:
Date: Wednesday 27th March Time: 13.00 - 15.00
Suitable for students:
Monday 8th July 09:30-11:30 or 13:00-15:00 40 spaces
Suitable for students:
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:
The Incredible Years® evidence based parenting programs focus on strengthening parenting competencies and fostering parent involvement in children’s school experiences, to promote children’s academic, social and emotional skills and reduce conduct problems. The parenting programs are grouped according to age: babies (0-12 months), toddlers (1-3 years) and preschoolers (3-6 years)
We will be running a new Strengthening Families Group starting end of September on Thursday evenings
First session will be 28th September 2023 at 5pm - 7pm at Byker Sands Family Hub.
This programme is for families with children aged 8-16.
Parents and young people work separately and together focussing on:
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, 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.
The Mums group currently meet every Thursday afternoon and has been running for 4 years now.
It is a relaxed space where young women can meet with or without their children. They can have a coffee and chat, share information and advice, support each other when life seems tough, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation. Importantly the group always manage to have a laugh together.
Are you aged 18-25 and looking after someone who needs help and support?
If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without your support and you're not employed to do this, then you are a young adult carer. Anyone can become a carer at any point in their life. We're here to listen and support you.
Becoming a parent or caregiver is often thought of as one of the happiest experiences of our lives. However, we know the reality can be much more complicated and for some, can be overwhelming.
If you are finding it hard to cope, you are not alone - it is OK to ask for help. Little Minds in Mind is a service for parents and caregivers who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship with their baby, during pregnancy or after their baby is born.
North East Counselling Services (NECS) knows that sometimes parents and carers may be concerned about the emotional wellbeing of their children.
ParentChild+ is a free home learning programme.
Our free home learning programme:
Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone: 0191 282 3319
Appointments only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319