Children North East are excited to announce the opening of a new hub for children, young people and families in the heart of Gateshead in 2025! This space has been […] The post 14 Regent Terrace: A new hub for children, young people and families in Gateshead appeared first on Children North East ..read more

This summer we are providing activity packs to families and children nationwide. Each pack contains puzzles, educational worksheets and a chance to enter our Summer Holiday Colouring Competition! We know […] The post Summer Holiday Activity Packs appeared first on Children North East ..read more

When asked what is most important to us, and what gives us a sense of identity, value and purpose, most of us think about our families and friends, homes and communities, health and wellbeing, hobbies and interests, people and places.   We likely think about our jobs too – they can give us a sense of purpose and social connection, as well as paying the bills – but often don’t define us.   Yet, sadly, in recent years this is how we have come to be defined by our leaders of our country. Within policy, our value is repeatedly reduced to what we contribute to the economy, how many hours ..read more

Our Young People’s group based at our Benwell Allotment have been working their way through the history books to bring a new installation to the community! As part of Life of the Wall project, the team explored what life was like at the time of the Romans when Hadrian’s Wall was built – which runs right along the Allotment site now! Our group visited Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend, and were joined by experts from Tyne & Wear Museums at our Graingerville location where they learned more about life as a Roman through artefacts and talks.     Visiting the Herb Garden at Segedunum ..read more

On the 4th July 2024, the UK Government will hold a General Election to determine the next Parliamentary body for the UK. Eligible voters will determine who is the MP for their constituency (area of residence in the UK), the party with the most MPs will form a government who will be in charge of making and passing laws, policies and decisions for how the country is run. If there isn’t a single party which wins more than half of the seats, a group of parties needs to come to an agreement to form a government together, called a coalition. Each political party will produce a manifesto, a set of p ..read more

  Between October 2021 and January 2024, the North of Tyne Poverty Truth Commission listened to people with experience of poverty in Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland to develop a deep understanding of the issue for our region.   What is a Poverty Truth Commission? The guiding principle of a Poverty Truth Commission is ‘Nothing about us, without us, is for us’. In a Poverty Truth Commission, those with direct experience of poverty (‘Community Commissioners’) share their knowledge about what is needed to make meaningful changes to improve the lives of those living in pover ..read more

This summer, our campaign to Get Out & Grow shines a spotlight on the incredible work our youth groups have been involved with, including our Social Action Group who have been looking after their local environments through litter picking and building bug hotels, and our Allotment Group who have been working on a special project with the National Trust and Great North Museum to build their very own pizza oven! Through these projects we’ve been encouraging children and young people to get in to nature and explore the world around them. The activities have helped improve their mental health ..read more

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week aims to raise awareness and understanding about mental health problems both during and after pregnancy. The most common form is typically Post Natal Depression, but can also include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. Started by PMHP UK (Perinatal Mental Health Partnership UK) in 2017, the campaign aims to raise public and professional awareness around these concerns, advocate for families and change attitudes. At Children North East, we want to ensure every child has the happy, healthy ..read more

The new North East Combined Authority offers an opportunity for investment and connection to make the North East a great place to live. Whoever is elected in the upcoming election must make children a priority in their decision-making, to give children here the best opportunities in life.   It now seems indisputable that the political landscape of the UK is going to change significantly in the coming months. But whilst many eyes are focused on the general election – which must happen by January 2025 – for the North East, elections taking place on the 2nd of May are set to have a huge imp ..read more

Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and maths attainment of pupils. One in three UK children are currently living in poverty. Whilst the report acknowledges that schools alone cannot tackle poverty, they “can implement policies that tackle the stigma of poverty and ensure that the school day is more equitable”. The finding comes from the article Does tackling poverty related barriers to education improve school outcomes? which analysed the impact of Poverty Proofing© the school day. The w ..read more