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We aim to help children and young people in Newcastle to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being by supporting them in their families, schools and communities.

These are some of the services provided by, or supported by, the directorate:

  • Social care services which protect, care for and support children, young people and their families across the city.
  • Education services which are provided through our schools community as well as by a supporting network of specialists and professionals including educational psychologists, speech and language therapist.
  • Family support services that offer free and impartial information for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 - 19 years.
  • Early years and play which provides a wide range of services for children and their families.
  • Youth services to enable young people to get involved and make a positive contribution to their lives and their futures.

Partnerships

We have strong partnerships with schools, health service agencies, the police, Newcastle College, Job Centre Plus and a range of public and voluntary sector partners. See the Newcastle Children's Trust Board.

Strategies and plans

Newcastle Plan for Children and Young People 2011-14 and other key strategies.

Inspections

Many organisations responsible for delivering services to children, young people and families, including several services delivered by the council, are regularly inspected to ensure that they are high quality and effective at keeping children and young people safe and protected from harm. Click here for inspections, surveys and self assessments.

Contact us

Children’s Services Directorate
Newcastle City Council
Civic Centre
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8PU

Phone: Families Information Service on 0191 277 4133

Children's social care contact details and out of hours support.

Schools can be found through the school finder.

Online service directory can provide you with family support services in your area. Take a look at the Family Services Directory.

Youthlinx has been created for young people aged 13-19 years. Check out Youthlinx for local activities, events and volunteering opportunities.

Page last updated: 22 March, 2012