Pre-School Children

First day of school

Applying for a school place

Find out about school applications, how to get free school meals and free school travel if you are eligible. 

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Activities for under fives

We have lots of baby classes, toddler groups and events for all of the family at our locations. 

Child showing a craft she has made

Getting ready to start school

Find top tips and useful resources to help prepare your child before they start reception. 

A mother and three young children sitting together on a sofa and reading a book called Earth!

Early learning

Ideas to support your child to learn through play. Learning to talk, making marks and more. 

Coloured pencils pointing towards each other to make a heart shape

Childcare

Childcare is changing and more children will get some free hours. Visit our childcare pages to find out what you are eligible for and what the childcare options are in your area.

A young girl in a stripy t-shirt doing a strong pose with her arms as she holds a glass of milk.

Healthy habits

Find out about healthy eating and encouraging physical activity. 

A father reading a bedtime story to his daughter as she lies in bed

Sleep

Read our top tips for sleep and find out about our sleep workshops for children and young people aged 1 to 19. 

Image of a toilet made to to look like a face with toilet roll eyes and a sock for a tongue.

Toilet training and bedwetting

Learning how to use the toilet independently and stopping is a big milestone for your child. Find out more about toilet training and bedwetting. 

Teddy Child Sleeping

Child development from Healthier Together

Visit Healthier Together to learn more about child development. Remember, you can call your health visitor with any questions or concerns on 0191 2823319. 

Information, advice and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

SEND Local Offer
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on February 12th 2026
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