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The National FGM Centre is a partnership between Barnardo’s and the Local Government Association. It was established in 2015 to achieve change in the provision of services for children and their families who are affected by FGM. In 2017, the focus of their work was extended to include Breast Ironing/Flattening and Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief. Their website includes a knowledge hub with information, guidance and resources for practitioners and information about training.
Each week we provide activities that enhance spatial awareness and improve cognitive and physical development. Parents/carers are supported to think about their child’s interests (12 months - 3 year olds) and respond to their ideas to gain a greater understanding of each other.
- Physical activity
- Music/song time
No booking required.
This session is for families with children from birth to 2 years. This is a sensory play session, using a disco theme. We have lots of singing as well as exploring lots of musical instruments and puppets.
No need to book, just come along.
Spaces are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
This is for parents and children affected by domestic abuse in Newcastle-upon Tyne
Puppet express is a trauma-informed therapeutic puppetry and play experience aimed at younger children (4-7 years). Puppet play allows participants the chance to externalise their experiences, feelings or dilemmas within the context of safe, warm relationships. 21 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb 1-4pm
This campaign from Public Health England focuses on helping families make healthy food swaps by using the Food Scanner app.
~Growing into Butterflies~
I am an Ofsted registered Childminder qualified with NVQ Level 3 Childcare Diploma. I have extensive childcare experience which allows me to offer a personal, high quality service in a warm welcoming environment.
I live with my husband Anthony and my son Oliver. I am an ofsted registered childminder and have been graded a "good". I offer a loving enviroment for your children as I would for my own. I am level 5 qualified in working with children and young people.
funding places are available.
I am deadicated to continue with the routine you have at home with your child and will continue that on when they are in my care.
We are a group specifically for families with twins, triplets and higher order multiples aged 0-5years to meet, play and support each other. Siblings are also welcome to join the fun!
The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Newcastle and Gateshead who present with mental health difficulties.
This includes children and young people who may be living in difficult and challenging circumstances.
Click here to read more and download a wealth of resources to help support you.
Our vital service is available at no cost to families. Rainbow Trust is a charity, relying almost entirely on voluntary donations and the generosity of the public to deliver support.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child aged 0-18 years with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Book a Toy is a free service offered through partnership with NAPI. Toys can be borrowed immediately from our Gosforth, Outer West and Newburn branches, or ordered for collection at any other branch.
We are a registered charity set up in 1990 in Newcastle upon Tyne, at a time when the North East had the worst levels of child health in the country (Government report Health of the Nation 1990).
The Little Orange Book helps parents of under-fives with practical information about common childhood conditions. Distributed to all new mums in Newcastle and Gateshead through health visitors, this little gem helps parents and carers to recognise and respond to a range of common diseases, illnesses and conditions as well as pointing you to the most appropriate service if you need further support.
Family activity for children aged 0-5.
- Healthy cooking activities
- Let's move together / dance / music / story ideas
- Introduction to food hygiene
- Plus, information about safe food storage, portion sizes, dental health, tips for reducing sugar and more!
Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn
What to expect
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer 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. Booking maybe required at some group.
These sessions are for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
This is a Community Session which covers:
- Beginners English
- Intermediate English
- Advanced English
- Children’s provision - homework support, art and creche.
What to expect
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer 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. Booking maybe required at some group.
Rainbow borrowers is a toy loan service which runs alongside a play session for children under 5 yrs. These sessions are dedicated for children with additional needs and their families.
We are run by Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) who support and give advice to toddler groups across the city. If you would like to contact us for any reason please ring 0191 2656158.
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer 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. Booking maybe required at some group.
All pre school aged children and their parents/carers are welcome. All activities including snacks for kids and grown ups are free.
Session for younger babies 0-12 months old who are not mobile yet.
An interactive music and song sessions are led by an early years music specialist – help your little ones continue to develop their speech and language skills.
Admission is £5 (for one adult and one child), and £1 for additional children with the same adult. No need to book, just turn up on the day!
Welcome to Circus Central, Newcastle's finest Circus Arts hub! We bring people of all ages and abilities together to have fun, develop skills, perform, and gain qualifications. At Circus Central, you become part of a thriving community. We offer something for everyone from the curious beginner to the die-hard professional! We also offer provision for schools, community organisations and events.
We're a circus school! You can learn to fly in the air on a trapeze, silks or aerial hoops, do acrobatics, walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, juggle, hula hoop, and more.
A mixture of outdoor play, games, crafts, cooking, bushcraft, environment and nature, trips and youth work. Young people help to decide what we do and eat.