The Elgin Centre

Day

Time

Group

Description

Ages

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. 

Monday

10‑11.30am

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

Monday

1.30‑3pm

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 1 years

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. 

Soft play and bouncy castle

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

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. 

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

1‑2.30pm

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 1 years

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. 

Relaxed and friendly classes where babies and adults socialise and meet new friends. We sing, dance and play and have lots of fun and laughter.

For further information on start dates and prices please contact Suzie gatesheadCE@littlemovers.net

Birth to 5 years

Exciting, fun action packed classes! Both adult and child will have an amazing time. We sing, play games, use colourful props and toys and we get that imagination going to go on some amazing adventures!

For further information on start dates and prices please contact Suzie gatesheadCE@littlemovers.net

Do you have a baby under 2 years old?  Are you feeling anxious, worried or low in mood?  Does it feel like you are alone in this?  You're not!  The Mum's Talk course can help you cope with anxieties and pressures of motherhood in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment.  The course welcomes mothers and babies under the age of 2 at the start of the programme who are experiencing post natal anxiety and depression.  Babies can attend up to the walking age, mum's with babies over 1 who are walking can attend without their baby.  So, how do you access the course?  Self refer on 0191 2832541 or www.gatesheadtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk.  You can request another healthcare professional to refer you such as a health visitor. 

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. 

Step 1 LullaBaby

LullaBaby offers a wide variety of activities from sensory play to baby yoga.  Activities have been specifically designed and chosen to expose your baby to experiences that will build connections in the brain and promote their early development.  

For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com

Try out a range of ride-ons, bikes and trikes.  £1 per child. Term Time Only! Drop in Session.

Little Learners is a unique and fun approach to early writing skills.  We will help your child to make their mark and begin to form letters, numbers, shapes and patterns all whilst learning through play.  Come along and let your child make their mark in the paint, gloop, sand play dough and more.

For further information on start dates and prices please contact Emma@littlelearnersuk.com  or  https://littlelearnersuk.com/franchise/messy-play-newcastle/

LullaBaby offers a wide variety of activities from sensory play to baby yoga.  Activities have been specifically designed and chosen to expose your baby to experiences that will build connections in the brain and promote their early development.  

For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com

LullaBaby offers a wide variety of activities from sensory play to baby yoga.  Activities have been specifically designed and chosen to expose your baby to experiences that will build connections in the brain and promote their early development.  

For further information on dates and how to book please contact Abi lullababy.abi@outlook.com

Friday

1.30‑3pm

Sensory Kidz

An Introduction to Children's Centres for families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
A welcoming space for families to come together
Play and sensory activities for the children delivered by experienced staff
Parenting support, advice and signposting

Birth to 5 years