Children North East exists because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy and to grow up feeling: 

• Safe and loved

• Resilient to the challenges they may face

• Valued and confident  

We have a strong children’s rights ethos and believe that real social change is achieved when those who are, or have, experienced issues lead the change.  

Streetwise provide a range of health and wellbeing support services for young people aged 11 - 25 year olds. 

Young people aged 13-25 can access the full range of contraception, sexual health, C-card (free condoms), Chlamydia testing, pregnancy testing. Workers offer support around wider issues such as relationships, drugs, alcohol and any other issues facing young people. We will signpost on to other services where appropriate.

We have a counselling and mental health service offering support around mental health and well-being for young people aged 11-25. 

This service is available at our usual Monday and Thursday drop ins as well as a specific sexual health drop in on Fridays from 3pm to 6.30pm at our Young People's Service based on the West Road in Newcastle. Come and see us without having to book an appointment and in confidence.

Healthier Families was previously known as Change4Life.

They are a service which encourages healthier eating and exercise for families.

19 beds (with fully equipped interim flat) providing highly specialised and integrated multi disciplinary rehabilitation for adults following an acquired brain injury or other neurological disease/illness (patients must be medically stable).

How to get Referred
Via single point of access, Donna Lowther.

BibiCare 

I am a very reliable, caring, friendly, OFSTED registered childminder. I provide a well equipped and stimulating safe environment for children of all ages. I provide various interesting activities for both indoor and outdoor experiences to enhance learning and development in children. I work with the parents to achieve positive result in the caring of children. We often visit various places such as Sure Start centres, parks, local libraries, farms, beaches, museums and shops etc. 

 

I was a Primary School teacher for 17 years prior to setting up my Child Minding Business in September 2010. I have had experience with all age groups and have also had some Special Needs experience including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism.

The whole of the downstairs area is available for Childminding which includes a living room, a large open plan kitchen\dining\conservatory and a large outside area which has a playhouse and is also astro turfed. There is also a downstairs toilet and wash basin.

Activities include the following:-

During my 29 years in childcare I worked in many areas including Nursery, Reception, Special Needs, Nanny and now childminding. I provide a variety of activities from imaginative play to construction craft and music depending of the child’s needs and abilities. I attend Kingston Park childminder dropping and toddler groups. Also I take the children on outings some of our favourite places include Leazes Park Saltwell Park, Thornley Woods, Bowlam Lake the library and Dobbies Garden Centre.  

I will provide safe and caring home where the children will be well look after, there will be also snacks through the day.
Good ofsted recommedation, reliable and flexible.
I take the children to the park, swimming, and cinema.
Both indoor and outdoor toys with a games room for the children.

I take children out regularly to parks and playgroups.

I am married with 2 adult children. I have a very friendly cat, a garden to play in that's when we are in. I like to take children to parks and play groups etc. I like play, crafts etc, etc.

Hi my name is Louise and I offer a home from home environment for your children. A caring,  loving and educational setting where your little ones can feel safe and part of an extended family.
 With over 28 years of childcare experience, including two children of my own, one a teacher in an SEN school and the other teaching Vietnamese children English (in Vietnam) They both took up careers in education having been inspired by all the lovely children.

I attend local toddler groups, local library. Local park , school fun days, swimming pools, nature tots.  I have a small back yard with climbing frames and sit and ride toys.

I run a toddlers group on a Friday and attend  childminders drop ins and messy church.We regularly visit the local library and parks, we organise and plan together summer outings ie: to the beach, sea life centre, and the farm. We attend sessions at the local childrens centre such as dance sacks, art and craft, and story time.

I am a qualified teacher and have had experience of working with primary children in school ranging from 2-10 years of age. I have been a childminder for the last 15 years.I engage the children in a variety of activities including home based play, outings to local amenities eg parks, farms, soft play, museums & visits to toddler groups and music sessions.

I provide a warm caring environment with an indoor and outdoor play area.

Activities include, cooking and messy time. All activities are catered to specific age range.

Fun loving, caring person, who provides a warm, welcoming home. I have been a childminder for 6 years, and also have quite an extensive childcare background. I have worked in after school clubs, nurseries and also been a nanny.  

We enjoy going on outings. We go to toddler groups, to the beach, to the park, and softplay. We also spend time at the Centre For Life, and enjoy visits to the farm. 

I offer a warm, comfortable & friendly welcoming environment. Children have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities which reflect our diverse society ie books, cooking and baking, arts and crafts, playdough, computer, trips to museums, soft play, beach, park and picnics.

We have a large secure outdoor play area providing play equipment swings, slides, seesaw, playhouse, water and sandplay we also have a greenhouse where children can grow their own fruit and vegetables.

I provide a fun and friendly environment from my home in Chapel House for your littlies to learn through play. Various activities structured throughout the day with visits to local groups.   I offer full time, part time, wrap around and holiday places for children age 0 - 11 years.

We go to toddler groups, soft play areas and we go on outings and trips including the local library, I have an outside play area and many indoor activities

Welcoming home environment. 

I have been childminding for 16 years and work from home, we attend toddler groups, soft play sessions, education visits to museums and parks.  I have a wide range of toys and games in the home.

I access Sure Start Centres for a variety of activities. I take the children swimming, and visit Gosforth Park.  There is a group of childminders who get together on a regular basis with the children where they interact.



I have a large house and conservatory which the children have access too and a large enclosed back garden where the children are free to play securely.