School age children and young people

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Apply for a school place

If your child is not currently in the Newcastle School, you want to move schools or need to apply for a middle school, click here to find out more.

School attendance

Find out why school attendance is important and how you can support your child to go to school.

Is my child well enough to go to school?

Visit Healthier Together to find out about common childhood illnesses, and where to get help when your child is unwell.

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Mental Health

Find ideas and tips for supporting your mental health and links to services for young people.

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Staying safe online

All you need to know about keeping your children safe in a digital world.

Sleep

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

Things to do

If you're looking for things to do for children and young people then you are in the right place.

Vaping

If you don't smoke, don't start vaping. Find out more facts and the law on vaping and young people.

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School Aged Childcare

This childcare wraps around the school day and includes, breakfast and afterschool clubs.

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Getting active

Being active every day helps children and young people grow up healthy and happy. It builds strong bones and muscles, supports mental wellbeing, and helps with sleep and learning. Find out more here.

SEND Local Offer

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

SEND Local Offer

Our Best Start in Life Plan

Every child in Newcastle deserves the best possible start in life. The early years – from pregnancy to starting school – are a vital time for health, learning and happiness. When families get the right support early, children are more likely to thrive.

Find out more

Find out more about our Best Start in Life Plan

SEND Local Offer

Our Best Start in Life Plan