Gateshead Family Hubs

16/10/2026

Drop in and get creative with LEGO in a friendly SEND-friendly space.

Next session -

📅 Tuesday 20th October
⏰ 4pm - 5pm
📍Chowdene Family Hub

✅ No booking required

See you there! 😊

16/10/2026

Calling all New-borns ( and their parents!)

Our new term of Welcome Baby starts November 2026 and we would love you to join us.
Fridays 9.30-11@ Leam lane family hub.
For babies up to 3 months.

Call 0191 433 5666 to book you space.

16/10/2026

Are you eligible for Early Learning for 2-year-olds? Check your eligibility here and if eligible contact Gateshead Family Information Service on 0191 433 5118. Apply now if your child has a DOB from 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2024 for a January start.

More information about eligibility for Early Learning for 2 year olds.

15/10/2026

Eligible working families can apply for 30 hours of childcare. Apply before 31st December 2026 to access funding from 1st January 2027.

Contact your preferred provider It’s a good idea to contact your preferred childcare provider as early as possible to secure your place. If you’re not sure, you can enter your postcode on GOV.UK to help find childcare providers in your area....

15/10/2026

What a lovely time we had this week at Active tots @ Felling family hub.
We enjoyed singing and dancing and moving in variety of ways- balancing, crawling, hiding, walking and running.
Join us every Thursday 9.30-10.30 ( term time) 😀

15/10/2026

Today we went 'Under the Sea' for our baby messy play 🐟 What a joy it was to welcome so many new faces today too. Was so lovely seeing your little ones getting stuck in and having fun🤩

If you'd like to join the fun next week come along to Wrekenton Family Hub from 9.30-11am next Thursday.

See you there 👋

15/10/2026

Come along and join the fun… 🤩

15/10/2026

All 3 to 4 year olds in England can get up to 570 funded hours of childcare per year, from the term after their 3rd birthday. Find out more on how to apply here.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/universal-offer/how-it-works/?

Find out more about how this offer works.

14/10/2026

Your two-year old may be eligible for free funding, for 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year.

If you would like support to check your eligibility or need help completing an application, we are holding a drop-in session where staff will be available to assist you.

Drop-In Support Session

Gateshead Civic Centre Foyer
Wednesday 21 October 2026
9:30am to 11:00am
1:00pm to 2:30pm

More information about eligibility for Early Learning for 2 year olds.

14/10/2026

Who's joining us for our favourite time of the week tomorrow.....?
It's time for Baby Messy Play 🙌💦🤩

A great chance to explore different textures, smells and tastes whilst having lots of fun!

Join us at Wrekenton Family Hub....
📍Thursdays 9.30-11am