Sunderland Children’s Centres offer a huge range of activities suitable for all the family, below is a range of leaflets giving more information about the more common services and activities for families. For more information about times and location of activities please call the Families Information Service on 0191 520 5505 or email childrenscentres@sunderland.gov.uk.

Children's Services leaflet
This leaflet gives general information about Children's Centres and where they can be found.

Children's Centre Welcome Form

This form is used in Children's Centres to gain information about you and your family so we can provide you with relevant updated information. Once you have completed this form, please take it to your local Children's Centre.

Activities for babies, toddlers and young children

Baby Days (pdf download)
Drop in session providing advice and support in caring for your new baby (aged below one year old)

Baby Days plus (pdf download)
Drop in session providing advice and support in caring for your baby aged 1 - 2 years old

Baby Massage (pdf download)
Learn how to massage your baby on this short course. For babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months

Busy Bodies (pdf download)
Bring your toddler along to enjoy playing games, dancing, singing and movement. For children 2 years+

Dads and Kids Groups (pdf download)
The chance for dads, granddads, and other male carers to take part in fun activities with their children. For 0 - 8 year olds

Messy Play (pdf download)
Your child can enjoy creative activities such as painting, play dough and sticking in this session. For 0 - 5 year olds.

Soft Play (pdf download)
Bring your child along to climb, balance and crawl in our fabulous soft play facilities. For 0 - 5 year olds (fee payable)

Time for Rhyme (pdf download)
Introduce your child to music and singing and learn new rhymes to use at home.  For 0 – 3 year olds.

Toy Libraries (pdf download)
The Toy Library is a scheme which lends toys, books, games and equipment to parents, carers, schools and all children up to the age of 14 years. It also has a variety of arts, crafts and children’s essential products for sale at affordable prices.

Support for families with young children and parents to be.

Bosom Buddies (pdf download)

Bosom Buddies is a support group for breastfeeding mums run by local mothers who have themselves breastfed and completed a course to support new parents.

Family Nurturing (pdf download)
A course for all parents that looks at various topics including: children’s development and behaviour, giving praise, time out, family rules, self-esteem, personal power, choices and consequences, feelings, communicating, nurturing yourself and problem solving.

Family Support (pdf download)
“If only children came with a set of instructions” - During those more difficult times how many parents have thought that? Family Support Workers can‘t give you a book of instructions, but they can offer help in many other ways: a sympathetic ear, a guiding hand or the voice of experience.

Parents to Be (pdf download)
Whether you are having your first baby or you have had children before, Sunderland Children's Centres can offer expectant parents help and support in many ways.

Pathways to Employment (pdf download)
Outlines how Children's Centres can help you back into the world of work.

Pregnancy Stop Smoking (pdf download)
This service aims to provide accessible, friendly, practical information to local pregnant women and their families throughout Sunderland who want help to stop smoking

Support for disabled children and their families (pdf download)
Outlines how Sunderland Children's Centres are made accessible for everyone.

Young Parent's Group (pdf download)
Young Parent's groups provide an opportunity to meet other young mums and dads, share experiences and relax while the children have fun in the crèche. A local health visitor will provide information on a range of health and parenting topics.

Getting more involved with Children's Centres

Getting involved with planning services (pdf download)

Volunteering in Sunderland Children's Centres (pdf download)