There are some great activities at Biddick Family Hub for school aged children. Have a look:
School Exclusions Week (12th-16th May 2025)
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) will be hosting School Exclusions Week in South Tyneside from Monday 12th May-Friday 16th May!
Free events will take place throughout the week which are open to parents and carers, young people and professionals with the aim of raising awareness of school exclusions, the wider impact on families and the support available within South Tyneside. A limited amount of events require prior booking (Parent Carer Tea Clinic, Exclusions & Part-Time Timetables Workshop and CYP Creative Arts Session), which can be done via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/south-tyneside-sendiass-31323926281
Parents/Carers, young people and professionals are invited to a ‘drop-in’ event on Tuesday 13th May from 4-6pm in the Town Hall Reception Room. The SENDIAS Service will be displaying the Project 2,999 Blanket, created with 2,999 individual crocheted squares; made with parents and carers, children, schools and communities, the blanket serves as a visual representation of the sheer volume of children who experience school exclusions. There is no need to book to attend, feel free to ‘drop-in’ between 4 and 6pm, refreshments will be provided.
Further information about the week can be found via the service website; www.southtynesidesendiass.co.uk
IAS in South Tyneside Events (June 19th 2025)
As part of Learning Disability Week, we will be holding our annual IAS in South Tyneside event, which provides an opportunity for families and professionals to find out more about the services available within South Tyneside.
The event takes place on Thursday 19th June from 3.45-5.45pm at Epinay School.
The event is free to attend, and spaces can be booked via our website here: https://www.southtynesidesendiass.co.uk/#iasinstevent
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The South Tyneside ‘Cost of Living Directory’ has links to support available in South Tyneside: Overview – South Tyneside Council This ranges from financial support, help with uniform costs, health related enquiries, support with fuel costs and many more services.
Search our A-Z directory of services – South Tyneside Council
Healthy Homes Project – schools can refer for a Home Visit and can help families with a whole range of issues from debt advice, energy, damp/mould and much more. Please see the leaflet attached and the case studies of the positive impact this has had in two schools.
South Tyneside Community Laundry – FREE collection and delivery. If you are, or know someone who struggles to do their laundry then the South Tyneside Community Laundry can help you.
South Tyneside Community Laundry – South Tyneside Council
0191 489 1701
Find them on Facebook too!
Childcare Choices Website provides accessible and up-to-date information.
Start for Life – In South Tyneside we are committed to giving every child a great start in life. The first 1001 days are critical in a baby’s life and our Start for Life offer ensures support is available from day one until the child turns 2 years old. You can check out the full offer by visiting the website https://bit.ly/40etbnb
Alternatively, you can pick up your very own Start for Life brochure at your local Family Hub.
Find your local Family Hub here: https://bit.ly/45TQc19
Healthier Together website and app – excellent resources to enable people to make informed decisions about accessing appropriate local healthcare services for their baby, child or young person. The website also contains a cost-of-living resources section to signpost vulnerable families to local sources of support in each area.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have launched a platform of new Mental Health websites for patients living in South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead The websites aim to support people if they are struggling with their mental health and have been given a new look to launch 2025. The new websites act as a one stop page for residents of South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead with South Tyneside having its own designated section and can be accessed by visiting www.stsftmentalhealth.nhs.uk
Groundwork Shop – Groundwork – The shop sells a treasure trove of wonders, including hoovers, three-piece suites, TVs and a range of children’s toys such as electric cars and go karts. Donations are cleaned, small repairs made, and electrical goods are PAT tested, before being sold on at an affordable cost, making the goods accessible to residents who may find it difficult to purchase the same item full price.
Hospitality & Hope – uniform shop School Uniform Charity Shop hospitalityandhope.org.uk)
School Uniform Loans – Moneywise – cost effective loans to help support with uniform costs.
Events
The Energy Roadshows are back!
This provides free support around energy advice and many other offers of support too, including free benefit checks.
Hebburn Central, Glen Street, Hebburn, NE31 1AB – Tuesday 25th March 1pm-4pm
Haven Point, Pier Parade, South Shields NE33 2JS – Thursday 27th March 4pm-7pm
Key2life Community Bus
Public health are holding a Connectfest event aimed at informing residents about what services can support them in relation to loneliness and social isolation on 11th April at Temple Park.
We are delighted to share our recent Ofsted Report. We are all thrilled with our outcomes overall.
The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and Management Outstanding
