In this section of the website you will find all the latest news and information from the Sunderland Children’s Centres over the last few months. Please visit our News Archive page for older stories.

DECEMBER 2009

Children's Centres' Christmas Celebration - 23 December 2009

Sunderland Children's Centres have been helping the city's younger mums and dads to learn more about important family issues during a special young parents' Christmas event. Over 100 parents under the age of 19 and their families attended the event, which is held at the City Library annually - doubling previous attendance figures. For more information on the Christmas Celebration (pdf download)

Sunderland Toddler hears Sound of Progress - 22 December 2009

A Sunderland mum has praised the city's Children's Centres for the support her family has received after her son faced major surgery to restore his hearing and for the substantial progress he has made. Harvey regularly visits the Sensory Playroom at Sunderland Children's Centre, Highfield. For more information on Harvey's story (pdf download)

Children's Centres Launch Online Baby Health Check - 1 December 2009

The NHS Baby LifeCheck website was launched at a special event during a Baby Days session at Sunderland Children's Centre Monument. The site aimed at parents of babies aged five to eight months and can provide checkpoints allowing parents to ensure their child's development continues at a healthy rate. For more information on Baby LifeCheck (pdf download)

OCTOBER 2009

Children's Centres' Inspirational Scheme Launched - 20 October 2009

Six Sunderland Community groups have become the first to benefit from up to £750 of extra funding to help improve the lives of young children, as Sunderland launched its unique Inspiration Fund (pdf download).

SEPTEMBER 2009

Sunderland Children's Centres are the Strongest Link - 24 September 2009

Hundreds of youngsters from across Sunderland have pitched in to prove that the city's Children's Centres are the strongest link. For more information on the result (pdf download)

Creating the Strongest Link for Sunderland Communities - 10 September 2009

Sunderland Children's Centres are looking to prove they are the 'strongest link' as they celebrate National Sure Start Children's Centre Week. For more information on the week (pdf download)

AUGUST 2009

Families Benefiting from Consultation Event - 19 August 2009

Over 780 Sunderland parents are helping shape the city's service for families after giving their views at a consultation event in Sunderland and Washington. The event provided families with information about Children's Services including Children's Centre and Extended Services. For more information on the City Wide Event (pdf download)

JULY 2009

Relocation Relocation for Children's Centre and Nursery - 13 July 2009

A Hetton nursery and Sunderland Children's Centre have officially opened their doors. Hetton Lyons Nursery School and Children's Centre were formally opened after the redevelopment of the Four Lane Ends site and the relocation of the Children's Centre from Front Street. For more information (pdf download)

JUNE 2009

Dental Visits Leave Children with Happy Smiles - 16 June 2009

Nervous appointments at the dentist are now a thing of the past for 80 Sunderland children following a series of visits designed to reduce fear associated in visiting the dentist. For more information (pdf download)

MAY 2009

Fruity Friday on the Menu for Children - 22 May 2009

Children in Sunderland have been learning about their five-a-day and how they can stay healthy as the city launches their fruity friday event. For more on fruity friday (pdf download)