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.

English Martyrs’ is a Catholic primary school where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school, our pupils and staff, our parents and carers as well as our parish community.

We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and therefore we value and respect each member of our school community as the unique individual that they are.

Our school is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do.

Occupying a key position in the west of Newcastle, we reflect the rich cultural and social mix present in our area of the city. Our school accommodation is a large, modern building with generous, natural, outdoor space and extensive sports areas.

The immediate surroundings and wider community benefit all our children as they study the National Curriculum. Our logo is an excellent representation of our school community: a world for many varied people working together.

St Charles’ is a 210 place single form entry Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary school with a 52 full/part time place Nursery.

All staff, both teaching and non-teaching, play a valuable part in supporting the development of our children.

We have a Governing Body comprising 12 Governors, Mrs Nealings is the Head Teacher and Mrs Higgins as the Deputy Head Teacher.

Our school SENCO is Mrs Higgins.

Our School

Walbottle Village Primary - We are a Primary school in the Outer West of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Our Nursery is open to children from the term after their third birthday. 

Newcastle Preparatory School is a fully co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11 years. It is a warm, caring environment in which all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Children may join ‘First Steps’ at NPS from the age of 3 years. ‘First Steps’ is an exciting and colourful nursery with excellent resources and well qualified staff who look after the needs of each individual. At age 4, children make the easy step into School where they experience many ‘steps to success’.

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust. We are an inclusive school, committed to developing the full academic, spiritual, social and individual potential of each child within our ‘Family of Learners’. We aim to foster good relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community and are committed to protecting and safeguarding the welfare of every child. 

Latest Ofsted Inspection

Broadwood Primary School is a wonderfully unique school. Our welcoming, caring and positive ethos is commented on by children, staff, parents/carers and visitors, and we aim to provide every child in our care with a unique educational experience, developing their skills, knowledge, understanding and talents, and instilling within our children the core values of respect, tolerance, happiness and a life-long love of learning.

Latest Ofsted Inspection

Newcastle School for Boys is a school that caters for boys from 3-18. All of the boys who enter Early Years are part of our School community.

Independent School age 3-18

Early Years at Westfield has a welcoming and creative atmosphere and there is a constant buzz of purposeful activity. We aim to broaden the children's experience, excite their curiosity, encourage their individuality and provide opportunities for them to develop happily in all areas.

We provide care and learning in a safe stimulating environment, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Bridgewater is a ‘state of the art’ purpose built facility, to the west of the city, with panoramic views of the Derwent Valley. It is easy accessible by car or public transport.

Part-time and full-time places available to suit your needs.  We offer 2 year and 3 year funded places.

Dame Allan's Schools provide independent education from aged 3 to 18 years of age. 

We are unique in the region as the only school following the pioneering Diamond Structure.  In the Junior School and Nursery boys and girls learn together.  At the age of 11, they move into our single sex Boys' and Girls' Schools where they are taught separately leading up to their GCSE examinations.  When the students begin their A-level studies, they move into our co-educational Sixth Form.