The Elgin Centre
Parking
Free parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Facilities
Toilets, baby changing and changing facilities
Rooms
Meeting and function rooms
Sports and games
Indoor sports hall and outdoor multi-use games area
Community area
Elgin Community Kitchen
Deckham Children's Centre is based within the Elgin Centre which is directly next door to Carr Hill Primary School. The Centre is the home of Gateshead's Children's Centre and Play Service staff and volunteer team.
View Deckham Children's Centre Ofsted report
Other services at Elgin Centre
The Nest Cafe is open Monday to friday from 9am to 3pm.
Andy's Man Club is a free to attend peer to peer support group for men aged over 18. The group meets on a Monday night at 7pm. You can link to the Andy's Man Club facebook page.
If you are in urgent need of support please contact Samaritans on 116 123.
Booking Information
Booking lines now open. Telephone 0191 433 6310
Day | Time | Group | Description | Ages |
| Monday | 9.30-11am | Play Time | Provides an opportunity for children and their parents/carers to enjoy some Play Time. The sessions include baby toys, farm yard/zoo animals, songs, stories, rhymes, crafts and messy play. | Birth to 5 Years |
| Monday | 9.30am-4.15pm | Sensory Room | Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential. | Birth to 5 years |
Monday | 1.30‑3pm | First Words Together | First Words Together is a 5 week course providing parents/carers and children the opportunity to enjoy rhymes, stories and games. The activities help baby or toddler learn to talk and provide parents/carers with ideas for supporting communication. Booking is essential. | |
| Tuesday | 9.30-11.30 | Portage Group | The Gateshead Portage Service works closely with multi-agency partners to deliver group work for babies, children and their families which can be accessed following discussions with Portage staff. Groups include "Sunbeam" "Lets Start Learning" "Lets Start Moving" "Sensory Group" and "Splish Splash Communication Group" | Under 5 Years |
| Tuesday | 9.30am-4.15pm | Sensory Room | Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential. | Birth to 5 years |
| Tuesday | 10 -12pm | Soft play and bouncy castle | £1.00 per child. (Height and age restrictions for bouncy castle). Term time only. Drop in session. | For children under 5 years |
| Tuesday | 1-2.30pm | Well Child Clinic - Stay and Play - Infant Feeding Group | Health advice including breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety. Stay and Play also available at this clinic providing and opportunity for parents/carers and children to play before and after session with the Health Visitor. Appointments only, to book please contact 03000031918, email Spoc.hdftgateshead@nhs.net or message via Facebook, Growing Healthy 0-19 Gateshead | Birth to 19 years |
| Wednesday | 9.30am-4.15pm | Sensory Room | Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential. | Birth to 5 years |
Wednesday | 9.30-11am | Toddler Time | Toddler Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their toddlers. The sessions include songs, stories, rhymes, crafts and messy play. Activities delivered across the term help to support Childrens physical, social and emotional development as well as communication and language skills. Booking is essential. | 1 to 3 years |
Wednesday | 12.30 -1.30pm | Baby Time | Baby Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their baby. Experienced staff are on hand to offer advice and support to parents/carers and facilitate music, rhymes and sensory play. Booking is essential. | Birth to sitting |
| Wednesday | 1.45 - 2.45pm | Baby Time | Baby Time provides an opportunity for parents/carers to spend quality time with their baby. Experienced staff are on hand to offer advice and support to parents/carers and facilitate music, rhymes and sensory play. Booking is essential. | Sitting to crawling |
| Thursday | 9.30am-4.15pm | Sensory Room | Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential. | Birth to 5 Years |
| Thursday | 9.30-11.30am | Childminder Group | A group of childminders to come together to share childminding experiences and support each other while the children play in a safe and stimulating environment. | Birth to 5 years |
| Thursday | 10 - 12pm | Mum's Talk | Are you pregnant? Are you a Mum or Dad with a baby under 2? Have you been worrying a lot, feeling more anxious or feeling down? Is life different to what you expected after having a baby? Do you have high expectations of yourself as a parent? Are you overwhelmed with all the changes and new challenges? Are you feeling tearful and isolated? Does your worry cause you to feel anxious? If you answered 'yes' to these questions, you're not alone! These are very common thoughts and feelings and we can help. New or expectant mothers will be prioritised for treatment. For further information and booking please contact stsft.thecroft@nhs.net | |
| Thursday | 10-10.45am | Little Movers | Fun class for walkers to 4 years and their parents/carers, lots of fun through singing, dance and play. For further information on start dates and prices please contact Suzie gatesheadCE@littlemovers.net | Suitable from walking to 4 years |
| Thursday | 10.50am-11.35am | Baby Movers | Fun class for babies from birth to crawling and their grownups. Introducing little ones to movement through the use of song, play and sensory props. Great way to meet other parents/carers. For further information on start dates and prices please contact Suzie gatesheadCE@littlemovers.net | Suitable from birth to crawling |
| Thursday | 1.15 - 2pm | Lullababy Step 2 | Lullababy Step 2 is a weekly themed baby class which is linked to the EYFS (the curriculum for birth to 5 years old) It is carefully designed to stimulate, delight and promote your baby's development. Every week is different as you and your baby will go down in the jungle, explore the secret garden, zoom into outer space, enjoy all the fun of the circus and so much more, as you bond and make precious memories together. For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com | 2 to 13 months |
| Thursday | 2.15 - 3pm | Lullababy Step 2 | LullaBaby Step 2 is a weekly themed baby class which is linked to the EYFS (the curriculum for birth to 5 year olds). It is carefully designed to stimulate, delight and promote your baby's development. Every week is different as you and your baby will go down in the jungle, explore the secret garden, zoom into outer space, enjoy all the fun of the circus and so much more, as you bond and make precious memories together. For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com | |
| Friday | 9.30am-4.15pm | Sensory Room | Sensory rooms provide a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses. Our sensory rooms are equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment. Booking is essential. | Birth to 5 years |
| Friday | 10 - 10.45am | Crawlers and Walkers
| Lullababy Crawlers and Walkers is a weekly themed baby class for babies up to 24 months. It is carefully designed to stimulate, delight and promote your baby's development. For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com | Babies up to 24 months |
| Friday | 10-11.30am | Trike Time | Try out a range of ride-ons, bikes and trikes. £1 per child. Term time only. Drop in Session. | For children under 5 years |
| Friday | 11.15am - 12pm | Step 2 LullaBaby | LullaBaby Step 2 is a weekly themed baby class which is linked to the EYFS (the curriculum for birth to 5 year olds). It is carefully designed to stimulate, delight and promote your baby's development. Every week is different as you and your baby will go down in the jungle, explore the secret garden, zoom into outer space, enjoy all the fun of the circus and so much more, as you bond and make precious memories together. For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com | From 2 months to 13 months |
| Friday | 1pm-2pm | Step 1 LullaBaby | LullaBaby Step 1 is a baby class covering, Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Paediatric First Aid, Sensory Play and so much more. The 5 week course is designed for our youngest babies and their caregivers. The course is relaxed, where you are free to tend to your baby's needs, as well as ask questions, share ideas and discuss areas of interest. The focus of the course is to teach you a variety of skills which will promote bonding, attachment and your baby's development. For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com | Birth to 5 months |
Friday | 1.30‑3pm | Sensory Kidz | An Introduction to Children's Centres for families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities | Birth to 5 years |
The Elgin Centre
Elgin Road
Gateshead
NE9 5PA
gatesheadchildrenscentre@gateshead.gov.uk0191 433 6310
Friday, 9am to 4.30pm