Your virtual Best Start Family Hub

Healthy Babies - first 1001 days

Give your child the best start in life. Useful websites for parents to be and new parents/carers about pregnancy, birth, feeding, weaning, baby health and development, early learning and education, childcare, child safety and activities and things to do.

Age 2-4

Useful websites for parents and carers of pre school children to help you find out about childcare options, child health and development, early learning, child safety, support for children with SEND and activities and things to do.

Age 4-11

Find useful websites for parents and carers of primary school aged children including childcare options, child health and development, education and learning, child safety activities and things to do.

Age 11-16

Information for young people and teenagers including support for young people, education, health and wellbeing, staying safe, support for parents of children with SEND and things to do.

Age 16+

Useful information for parents and carers and young people over the age of 16. including websites signposting to education, training and employment options, support for young people with health and wellbeing, housing and safety.

SEND 0-25

The Gateshead Local Offer has information about services and support, and advice and guidance on education, health, social care and transport for children and young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

Support for adults

Our virtual Family Hub brings together online resources to support healthy family relationships, where to get financial help, childcare, housing, health and wellbeing, support for addictions, domestic abuse, child safety and help to find a job or new career.