We know being a parent can be difficult at times. So, the aim of this course is to provide down to earth, straight talking parenting advice, tips and tools to support you in your parenting role.

Topics covered are:

• Looking after yourself as a parent

• Why children behave the way they do

Our FREE inters sessions are a safe space for young people aged between 12-16 years to come and socialise, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;

• arts and crafts
• cooking
• gardening
• group games
• sports

The sessions are led by the young people, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions. 

A registration form must be filled in for each young person. 

Suitable for girls aged 13 - 16 years.

Our FREE sessions are a safe space for young people to come and socialise, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;

• arts and crafts
• cooking
• gardening
• group games
• sports

The sessions are led by the young people, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions. 

Join our free gaming and multi-sports sessions open to 8 - 11-year-olds.
Monday, 4pm - 5pm: football
Thursday, 4pm - 5pm: Indoor multi-sports
Friday, 4pm - 5pm: Rooftop pitch football
Friday, 4pm - 5pm: Gaming
To Book: Visit nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle

Sensory Baby - supporting babies 0-12 months with their all-round development. Engage your child’s senses in this fun and interactive session.

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.

ParentChild+ is a free home learning programme.

Our free home learning programme:

Advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-19 

We can help with all kinds of things like...

- emotional health and wellbeing 

- bullying

- sleep

- bedwetting

- nutrition

- keeping healthy and safe

Send a message and chat with a school nurse - Find @newcastleparentscarers at chathealth.nhs.uk

Let's Chat! 

We can help 11-19 year olds with all kinds of things like...

- anxiety

- self-harm

- relationships

- low mood

- bullying

- exam stress

Send a message and chat with a school nurse. Find @newcastleschoolnurses at chathealth.nhs.uk 

Specialist session for young people diagnosed with autism or in the process of referral.

Every Thursday

6pm – 7pm

Ages 12-18

NUCASTLE, Diana Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BQ

For more information contact Michael.johansen@nufc.co.uk 

You can register by clicking 'Register here' under Neurodiverse kicks on this website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/get-involved/premier-league-kicks  

All children aged 8+ and parents are welcome

No need to book, just turn up!

Every Wednesday 5pm – 6pm

For more information, please contact James Morgan.

Our service is available for anyone aged 11 to 18 living in the UK that is worried about their own, or someone else’s gambling or money spent in gaming.

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.

They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.

Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. 

Booking maybe required at some groups.

Family activity for ages 0-5 year olds. 

Come and join in healthy cooking activities. Have a dance and share story ideas. Learn about food hygiene and portion sizes. We will also share tips to improve dental health.

Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn

Museum Mice is a play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups! It is the perfect place for little ones to socialise and make new friends whilst discovering the wonders of the museum. Each month there will be a series of four sessions which explore a particular theme inspired by the museum collections.

Booking required. 

A relaxed session for pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
This is an opportunity for early movers to explore their curiosity, learn songs, make new friends and explore the senses whilst discovering some of our curious museum objects.
Den spaces and a selection of toys will be provided to explore and move between at their own pace.

A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.

This is an opportunity for young babies to engage in tummy time as a group, learn songs, make new friends, and explore the senses whilst discovering some of our curious museum object.  Tummy time mat will be provided during the session but you are welcome to bring your own if you would prefer. 

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

Our Story

Daisy Chain provides a range of support services to autistic children and adults, either with a diagnosis or who are undergoing the diagnostic process, their parents/carers and their siblings.

Daisy Chain began life in 2003 as the dream of its founder, Lesley Hanson, whose son Jacob was diagnosed as autistic at an early age.

We are a youth group for those aged 11-16 years. We meet in the park for games including:

• tennis
• slack lining
• badminton
• ultimate frisbee and much more. 

Tyneside Outdoors is a youth group for those ages 11 – 16 years old. 

We are based in the parks and all activities are outdoors. Our outdoor activities include sports and games in the park, such as basketball, tennis, capture the flag and much more. All are welcome to join us in the park.