Top children’s authors to attend Durham City event
A collection of top children’s authors and illustrators will meet their fans at a day of free book-based fun and…
Free walk and talk trail quiz to support literacy
FAMILIES are being encouraged to visit Middlesbrough’s best known landmarks as part of a quiz which aims to improve children’s…
Improving children and young people’s mental health care
Alistair Burt talks about plans to improve children and young people’s mental health including a national anti-stigma campaign for teenagers.
St James’ Park gives a special gift to autistic children
A North East mum, worried her autistic son was missing out on the fun of Christmas, has come to the…
Help for parents to navigate childcare options online
Childcare.co.uk announced as the winner of a DfE competition to find innovative ways to help parents choose the right childcare.
Kids Eat for just £1 at Scalini’s
A POPULAR North East restaurant is playing Santa by giving mums and dads a pre-Christmas treat next month.
Successful mindfulness project extended in schools
A pioneering project, which helps North East children develop essential life skills and coping strategies, has proved so successful it…
More children than ever starting school ready to learn
New figures show record high in number of young children starting school ready to learn.
Smile For Life CEO shortlisted for two prestigious awards
A NORTH EAST children’s charity has been recognised for its work in the community after being shortlisted for two prestigious…
Bradley’s Smile Trust Delivers First £1,424 to The Sick Children’s Trust
The family of Bradley Tweedy- Bedlington’s own Child of Courage and the famous smile behind Bradley’s Smile Trust- visited Crawford…
Lollipop team’s brother and sister act
A brother and sister team have joined forces to keep children safe on a busy road outside their school.
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery award local children’s charity extra £25,000 funding
Children North East is delighted to confirm that players of People’s Postcode Lottery have awarded an extra £1.575 million to…
New Families First teams will support children, young people and families
New teams are being set up to support children, young people and their families across County Durham.
Rolling out the red carpet for looked after Children
THE achievements of children and young people in care will be celebrated at a special event this week.
Fostering Plus initiative
A new initiative has been set up to offer extra support to foster carers and children.