South Tyneside Family Hubs

South Tyneside Family Hubs offer welcoming and friendly places where all children, young people, parents and carers can access support, information and help.

We are here for your whole family and will support you as your children grow, putting relationships at the heart of everything we do.

We are here to connect you to the right support, with the right person at a time that suits you.

Family Hubs provide a range of services in the local community, working with families to ensure that services meet the needs of infants, children, young people and parents and carers in the borough.

A play session for children from birth to 1 year that promotes quality time for parents / carers and their young children.

Bede Family Hub

A group for children aged 0 to 4 years that promotes quality time for parents / carers and their young children.

Learning with Play 0-1 years (Horsley Hill)

Horsley Hill Family Hub

Stay and Play group facilitated by the Hearing Impaired service. Each session will provide a variety of play resources to support and allow child to develop to their full potential. For more information, please speak to staff at the Family Hub.

Hebburn Family Hub

Learning with Play 0 to 4 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 5 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners. This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.&nbsp; The session includes songs, rhymes, outdoor play, sensory, crafts and messy play. Voluntary contribution of £1.No booking needed, just come along! For more information please call us 0191 420 7657.

Learning with Play 0-4 years (All Saints)

All Saints Family Hub

A play session for children from birth to 1 year that promotes quality time for parents / carers and their young children.

Ridgeway Family Hub

The Mum's Talk Course aims to help people come together in a non-judgemental and friendly environment where people can come to start to understand more about the ways they are feeling, how their lives have changed and to develop new ways of thinking and helpful coping strategies. The course is 7 sessions long and is a therapy course based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This therapy looks at how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact with each other and how we can develop new coping skills. The course covers topics such as:<ul><li>Challenging the myths and expectations of motherhood</li><li>Managing worry</li><li>Coping with negative thoughts</li><li>Understanding and overcoming anxiety</li><li>Re-connecting with your life and overcoming depression</li><li>The transition from person to Mam - and trying to get a balance between the two</li></ul> <h2>How to access the course</h2>You can call South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service 0191 283 2937 and refer yourself; you would be offered a brief assessment. Alternatively you can complete a self-assessment via:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southtynesidelifecyclementalhealth.nhs.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--link-colour);">South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service</a> You can also request another health professional refer you instead, such as your health visitor or GP.

Mum's Talk - CB Therapy Group - Referral only (Riverside)

Riverside Family Hub

A group for children aged 0 to 4 years that promotes quality time for parents / carers and their young children

Learning with Play 0 - 1 (Biddick Hall & Whiteleas)

Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Family Hub

Learning with Play (SEND) is a group for families with children under 5 years with an additional need or waiting for assessment and is led by early years practitioners.

A group for children aged 0 to 4 years that promotes quality time for parents / carers and their young children.

Learning with Play 0 - 4 (Biddick Hall & Whiteleas)

Learning with Play 0 to 1 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 1 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners. This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.&nbsp; No booking needed, just come along! For more information please call us on 0191 456 5418.

Learning with Play 0-1 years (Marine Park)

Marine Park Family Hub

0-4 years playgroup for foster carers. A group for foster carers to attend where children can play and explore in a fun, learning environment, and an opportunity for foster carers to meet and offer support to one another.&nbsp; No booking required, just pop along!

Foster Carer Group - All Saints Family Hub

Bright Futures are a registered charity working with young women aged 11-25 to give them a brighter future by raising their self-esteem and confidence. A friendly group ran with Bright Futures for young mums aged 25 years or under.

Bright Futures Mothers/ Expecting Mothers under 25 Group (Biddick Hall & Whiteleas)

Learning with Play 0-4 years (Horsley Hill)

The weekly clinic&nbsp;gives the opportunity to get your baby / child weighed. The clinic is lead by a Health Visitor who&nbsp;can offer&nbsp;support, advice and information. To book a clinic appointment please ring 0191 283 2677.

Learning with Play 0 to 1 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 1 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners. This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.&nbsp;

Boldon Family Hub

Twins, Triplets and More is a group for parents and carers to attend with their twins, triplets, or quads aged 0-2 years. Babies and children can explore and engage in play while parents and carers can share experiences and support one another. Booking is not required

Twins, Triplets and More - All Saints Family Hub

Learning with Play 0 to 4 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 5 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners. This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.&nbsp; The session includes songs, rhymes, outdoor play, sensory, crafts and messy play. Voluntary contribution of £1.No booking needed, just come along! For more information please call us 0191 456 5418.

Learning with Play 0-4 years (Marine Park)

Solely for dads/male carers with children aged 0-4 years, spend quality time with your kids as they participant in a host of activities such as songs, rhymes, outdoor play, sensory, crafts and messy play.£1 voluntary donationNo booking needed, just come along!For more information please call us on 0191 423 4971.

Learning with Play - Dad's Group (Riverside Family Hub)

Learning with Play 0 to 1 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 1 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners. This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.&nbsp; No booking needed, just come along! For more information please call us on 0191 420 7657.

Learning with Play 0-1 years (All Saints)

Twins, Triplets and More is a group for parents and carers to attend with their twins, triplets, or quads aged 0-4 years. Babies and children can explore and engage in play while parents and carers can share experiences and support one another. Booking is not required

Run by Health Visitors, this group provides support, advice and up-to-date information for breastfeeding your baby. It is a great opportunity to meet other breastfeeding parents and share ideas and experiences. This group provides breastfeeding support and advice in several layers from Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioners, peer supporters and mum-to-mum in all aspects of breastfeeding. No booking needed, just come along!For more information please call us on 0191 420 7657.

A playgroup for young parents under 21 with children aged 0-4 years.This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.The session includes songs, rhymes, outdoor play, sensory, crafts and messy play. Voluntary contribution of £1. Booking isn't required.

Jarrow Family Hub

Learning with Play (SEND) is a group for families with children under 5 years with an additional need or waiting for assessment and is led by early years practitioners.No booking needed, just come along!For more information please call us on 0191 423 4971.

Learning with Play SEND 0-4 years (Riverside Family Hub)

Learning with Play 0 to 1 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 1 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners. This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.&nbsp; No booking needed, just come along! For more information please call us on 0191 423 4971

A group for antenatal and postnatal women who would like support around breastfeeding, with support from professionals.

Learning with Play 0-4 years (Whitburn & Marsden)

Whitburn & Marsden Family Hub

Learning with Play 0 to 4 years is a playgroup suitable for families with children under 5 years and is led by Early Years Practitioners. This group promotes quality time and learning through play as well as information, advice and guidance.&nbsp; The session includes songs, rhymes, outdoor play, sensory, crafts and messy play. Voluntary contribution of £1.No booking needed, just come along! For more information please call us on 0191 423 4971

A group for antenatal and postnatal women who would like support around breastfeeding, with support from professionals. Run by Health Visitors, this group provides support, advice and up-to-date information for breastfeeding your baby. It is a great opportunity to meet other breastfeeding parents and share ideas and experiences. This group provides breastfeeding support and advice in several layers from Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioners, peer supporters and mum-to-mum in all aspects of breastfeeding. Cost:&nbsp;Free.

Breastfeeding Support Group (Marine Park)

Learning with Play (SEND) is a group for families with children under 5 years with an additional need or waiting for assessment and is led by early years practitioners.

Growing Together - A group for young parents and parents to be, under 25. Play, learn and explore with your child in a fun, friendly space. Have any questions?Our staff are here to support your family through pregnancy and beyond. No booking needed, simply turn up and have fun!

Growing Together (Young Parent's Group) - Riverside Family Hub

Enjoy exploring rhymes, stories and games to play with your child once a week for five weeks.Would you like to:<ul><li>Help your baby or toddler learn to talk?</li><li>Get ideas for supporting communication?</li><li>Receive five free toddler books?</li><li>Spend quality time with your child?</li></ul>Enjoy exploring rhymes, stories and games to play with your child once a week for five weeks.For babies aged birth to 2 years.Booking essential, please contact the hosting Family Hub to book your place.This is free to attend.

First Words Together (All Saints Family Hub)

To celebrate Baby Week 2026 (16th-20th November), South Tyneside Family Hubs will be running a week of free activities for parents, carers and their young children. From 12 weeks of pregnancy. Prepare body and mind for birth, connect with your baby and share practical breathing and relaxation tools with other young expectant mums. Booking is essential, please go to: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://kalmalifeuk.co.uk/south-tyneside/">https://kalmalifeuk.co.uk/south-tyneside/</a> Or contact Vicky Thompson directly on 07903 931 250 for further information and to book your place.&nbsp;

Prenatal Wellbeing Yoga - Young Mums to be (All Saints Family Hub)

To celebrate Baby Week 2026 (16th-20th November), South Tyneside Family Hubs will be running a week of free activities for parents, carers and their young children. Unique and interactive music sessions designed to enhance the development of essential early learning skills through engaging and uplifting songs for all to enjoy! For ages 0-1 years. Booking is essential, please contact the hosting Family Hub to book your place.

Tiny Tweeties - 0-1 years (Marine Park Family Hub)

To celebrate Baby Week 2026 (16th-20th November), South Tyneside Family Hubs will be running a week of free activities for parents, carers and their young children. Relaxed baby yoga session with gentle movement sensory play and bonding routines for younger babies (Non-Crawlers only) Booking is essential, please go to: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://kalmalifeuk.co.uk/south-tyneside/">https://kalmalifeuk.co.uk/south-tyneside/</a> Or contact Vicky Thompson directly on 07903 931 250 for further information and to book your place.&nbsp;

Maternity Wellbeing Mum & Baby Yoga (All Saints Family Hub)

Togetherness Antenatal is an evidence-based programme that helps prepare parents for their journey into parenthood.Togetherness Antenatal is an evidence-based programme that helps prepare parents for their journey into parenthood. It is a programme that covers subjects such as: helping you and baby through pregnancy &amp; birth, stages of labour, feeding your baby and much more...…For further information and to book onto this course please contact the hosting Family Hub.

Togetherness Antenatal (Riverside Family Hub)

South Tyneside Family Hubs

Learning with Play 0 - 1 (Bede)

Learning with Play 0-1 years (Horsley Hill)

Little Hearoes (Horsley Hill)

Baby Weigh Clinic (Hebburn)

Learning with Play 0-4 years (All Saints)

Learning with Play 0-4 years (Ridgeway)

Mum's Talk - CB Therapy Group - Referral only (Riverside)

Learning with Play 0 - 1 (Biddick Hall & Whiteleas)

Learning with Play SEND (Bede)

Learning with Play 0-4 years (All Saints)

Learning with Play 0 - 4 (Biddick Hall & Whiteleas)

Learning with Play 0-1 years (Marine Park)

Learning with Play 0-1 years (Ridgeway)

Foster Carer Group - All Saints Family Hub

Bright Futures Mothers/ Expecting Mothers under 25 Group (Biddick Hall & Whiteleas)

Learning with Play 0-4 years (Horsley Hill)