Family Fund supports families living across the UK who are who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person up to the age of 17. Our support is focused on those on low incomes with a child/children who have a high level of additional support needs.

At Family Fund, we believe that all families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as other families.

Children Today helps provide specialised equipment for children and young people with disabilities throughout the UK. The aim is to ensure that every disabled child and young person fulfils their potential and leads an active childhood.

We believe the provision of specialised equipment has a direct and immediate impact on a child’s quality of life and independence, and is vital in helping them to overcome obstacles and achieve their potential. Equipment can include wheelchairs, walking frames, tricycles and other mobility aids along with multi-sensory equipment.

The Access Fund is a grant to help disabled children and young people to participate in activities in their local community.  This can be any daytime, evening or weekend activity that the child or young person enjoys whilst their parent/carer has a break from caring.   The Access Fund seeks to support children and young people to take part in inclusive activities alongside their non- disabled peers.

Max Card is issued by North East Local Authority specialist teams to children in care, and children and young people with additional needs.

Max Card offers these children and their families or carers free or discounted entry into many museums, galleries and heritage attractions across the North East.

Just show your Max Card at the entrance and you will get in for free or at the Max Card discounted rate – see the venues page for a full list of venues offering discounts.

Residents of Karbon Housing can get specialist advice on welfare benefits, money advice, home energy or help finding work or training. Whether one off advice or the help of a dedicated caseworker is needed, Karbon’s dedicated team of expert advisers can help.

To self refer, you can email moneymatters@karbonhomes.co.uk, fill in a quick online form https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/customer-area/my-money or phone 0808 164 0111 

Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity exists to grant the wishes of children who are living with serious or life-threatening illnesses between the ages of 3-18 who live in the United Kingdom.

Our dedicated wish team responds to all wish applications within two weeks. We do not operate a waiting list, but give every wish our immediate attention.

With your help they and their families can experience the joy and excitement of doing something they've only ever dreamt of before.

Help us turn wishes into happy memories.

Disability North is a registered charity (no. 514733) promoting inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people and their families by providing information, advice and support on any aspect of disability. Services are also provided for students or professionals working in the statutory, voluntary and the public sector.

Conveniently located on our Rye Hill campus, Newcastle College Day Nursery offers stimulating, safe and nurturing day care.

Places are available now for all children aged 0 to 5 with sessions between 8:15am and 5:15pm from Monday to Friday.

Our highly qualified and motivated staff will educate and care for your child in our lovely home from home environment which boasts an extensive outdoor play area and sensory garden.

Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided as well as healthy fruit snacks and drinks throughout the day.

We provide a happy stimulating, stable and safe environment where every child feels secure and valued using guidance from the underlying principles of the EYFS. 

Riverview Kindergarden is a not for profit community organisation, based in a purpose built kindergarden facility in the West End of Newcastle. It is easy accessible by car or public transport. 

Full or part-time places and hours to suit your needs.

From the moment you enter Culverdene Day Nursery you will be impressed by the cheerful rooms and happy faces.  We are committed to providing the highest quality childcare and early education for your children, from age 3 months to 5 years.

Our objective at Culverdene is to give your child as much love and support as you do.

Little Bears Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the finest quality childcare and education for children from birth to 5 years.

We provide a caring and secure environment where children can enjoy the friendship of others, have a happy and rewarding time and reach their full potential through praise and encouragement.

Each child receives the individual attention he or she needs to develop new skills and interests, and to discover that learning is an exciting and fun experience. We also promote, good manners, independence and consideration for others.

Childsplay Nursery was established in 1982 as a "not for profit" cooperative and has been working alongside families successfully ever since.  Childsplay retains their Ofsted judgement as an OUTSTANDING provider, our most recent inspection dated 5 December 2019.

Footsteps Dolphin is an accessible, open plan early years setting, we offer full and part time places for children aged 0-5 years either morning, afternoon or full-day sessions.

Give your child the best start in life with Castle Nurseries

• Excellent childcare and education for children aged from birth to 5 years.
• Home from home, warm, nurturing, safe and secure play environments
• Exciting, fun, learning opportunities; supporting every child to reach their full potential
• Highly qualified, experienced staff who ensure children feel safe and happy

Give your child the best start in life with Castle Nurseries

• Excellent childcare and education for children aged from birth to 5 years.
• Home from home, warm, nurturing, safe and secure play environments
• Exciting, fun, learning opportunities; supporting every child to reach their full potential
• Highly qualified, experienced staff who ensure children feel safe and happy

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.

At St Gabriels we promote learning through play. We feel it is important for children of all ages to be encouraged to explore and develop their own thinking. Developing an inquisitive mind will in turn enable children to become problem solvers to discover and learn at their own pace.

Activities within the nursery are planned with this in mind and the Early Years Foundation Stage  Framework.

Whether your child is just six months old or an eager three year old, quiet and shy or confident and rumbustious, a good eater or not, Jesmond Nursery is well prepared and equipped to make the most of his or her individuality.

Free Spirits is a purpose built modular building that is set within the grounds of Freeman Hospital.  We have excellent facilities including 6 spacious rooms two garden/ play areas.  Children are looked after by caring well qualified and experienced staff who plan play and learning experiences around the needs of each child individually.  We follow the EYFS curriculum and ensure that children are given the best possible opportunities to reach their full potential.

One Nation Childcare is a thriving provision for 2 - 5 years olds, that is a "home away from home" for your child.  We understand that children develop in their learning when they are given the necessary support, and when they feel emotionally secure. As a result, our staff strive to promote an environment that is warm, friendly and caring to the individual cultural and diverse needs of all children, so they can reach their maximum potential. 

We have a fully equipped wet room. Children can attend for 11 hours per week all year around for the  FEYE only as well as children who meet the criteria for the 2 year offer (again offered over 11 hours each week). We offer the 30 hours funding and are flexible in our approach to this, tailoring sessions to suit your needs where we can. We work alongside other professionals to offer the best support to the whole family as well as the child, such as, speech and language, family support, health visitors, SENTASS team and community nursery nurses.

The Cedars Nursery was first opened in 2002, and in that time we have created a warm and welcoming environment where our children can thrive and be enthusiastic about their own learning and development.

We are a large Victorian mansion which is set in its own grounds, we are very fortunate to have extensive fully enclosed, safe and secure, outdoor, space which includes a nature trail, large wooded area and well-kept lawns where the children can learn about the natural environment and enjoy activities on a larger scale which are better suited for the outdoors.

Millers Dene Day Care offer childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a purpose built building. We are fully inclusive with an accessible layout offering wheelchair access. We have an enclosed garden area accessible to all children including a specially designed sensory area. Children also have access to an additional sensory room.

The Nursery consists of three main playrooms. The Baby, Toddler and Pre-school rooms accommodate children from birth to 4+ years. All three rooms benefit from large windows allowing maximum natural light into the rooms and glass doors allowing access to the garden. There is a large central hall where the children eat their meals, keep their coats and belongings and which also works as a multi-purpose area which can be used for parent evenings, parties, or yoga sessions.

At the Co-operative Childcare Newcastle, your child can feel at home, make friends and develop as an individual in a safe and stimulating environment.  The nursery is registered for 112 children.  It is arranged for over five rooms to allow children to be cared for by age and ability.  In addition to indoor play and learning areas there is access to a secure outdoor garden.  Dance classes are available.  Out own chef provides healthy, nutritious meals onsite.