Teams Family Hub

What's on offer

Our Teams Family Hub offers a full programme of activities for all ages from birth onwards. Where booking is essential please call 0191 433 6310 to book a place. For further information about anything on offer at Teams Family Hub email familyhubs@gateshead.gov.uk.

Term Time Activities - Monday 2nd June - Friday 18th July

Monday

Song time

Song time is a fun and enriching session where we explore songs and rhymes with children of all ages.

11.30-12.00

Infant massage

Infant massage is a 5 week course to learn massage techniques and strengthen the bond between baby and parent. The course promotes bonding, attachment, early communication and emotional wellbeing for both parent and infant.  Massage is often said to help with relaxation, sleep, digestive issues, constipation, wind and colic. Infant Massage incorporates massage techniques for different stages of development.  Comfy clothing is advisable and on booking please inform of any medical issues.  Booking essential.

1.30-2.30

Tuesday

Bloom busy bees

A fun, lively musical baby development class encouraging fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, early language acquisition, rhythm and tempo. Building on from the gentle activities of Caterpillar Club this session uses instruments, dancing, clicking sticks, Makaton and more to bring on you baby's all round development.

10.00-10.45

Bloom caterpillar club

A gentle baby development class with a focus on encouraging bonding with your little one. Our Caterpillar class awakens baby's first senses and stimulates in a fun, yet soothing way, using bubbles, parachutes, lights, songs, pom-poms, tummy time and baby development moves, ending the class with a relaxing massage for baby to help them drift into a long nap.

11.00-11.45

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.  

1.30-3.00

Parent craft - Antenatal Services

5 - 7pm

Sessions preparing for birth and parenthood. All sessions free of charge, couples welcome. Recommended from 34 weeks of pregnancy. Booking required via Maternity Services, 0191 445 2763. Specific dates only as below:

Tuesday 10th June

Tuesday 24th June

Wednesday

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.

10.00-11.30

Health and Wellbeing Clinic

1.00 - 2.30pm - birth to 19 years.

Health advice including breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety.  Appointments only, to book please contact 03000 031 918, email Spoc.hdftgateshead@nhs.net or message via Facebook, Growing Healthy 0-19 Gateshead.

Stay and Play

Stay and play is available alongside the health and wellbeing clinic. Experienced staff are on hand offering parenting advice and support as well as facilitating music, rhymes and sensory play.

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 essential.  1 hour sessions, £1 per child

9.00-12.00

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 essential.

1.30-2.30

Friday

Play time

Come along to our play time sessions and have a cuppa & biscuits, watch your children have fun, using their imagination whilst playing with toys and being creative.

10.00-11.30

Family voice

Are you Parent/ Carer who is passionate about the service we provide here at Gateshead Family Hubs?  Why not get involved with our Family Voice group meetings to help us in shaping our service and have the opportunity to voice any suggestions you may have.  Come along and enjoy a cuppa and refreshments. Children are also welcome to come along with parents and carers! There will also be incentives to all Parents and Carers who join us! 

Friday 4th July only

10.30-11.30

Other activity at Teams Family Hub

First Aid Skills 

9 out of 10 parents don't know the basic first aid skills that could save their baby's life. The session will cover * how to perform an initial check on a baby or child * how to perform CPR * what to do if your baby is choking * what to do if your baby has been
drowning. Our aim is to make parents and carers feel confident to stay calm and able to help a baby or child safely in an emergency.The session is free, but booking is essential.

First Words Together 

First Words Together provides 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

Introducing Solid Food Sessions

Find out more about introducing solid food to your baby.

Incredible Babies

Builds a positive relationship between parents and baby through listening, observing, bonding and demonstrating warm/tactile behaviours. Group Format. Booking essential via 0191 433 5129 or parenting@gateshead.gov.uk 

Maternity Services

Our highly skilled, caring team of professionals are here to support and guide you at all stages of pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.

Holiday Activities

A range of holiday activities for children of all ages. For details of holiday activities visit Brighten the Day.