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At Family Hubs we are 'Here for Everyone' 

We offer a variety of FREE drop-in sessions, courses and support groups.

The group runs:

📍Hadston - Every Wednesday (term-time only), from 10:00-11:00am (drop-in)

📍Alnwick - Every Wednesday (term-time only) from 1:30-2:30pm (drop-in)

📍Berwick - please call 01670 620461 or complete a Request for Service form if you are interested in attending!

Led by our Family Hub Practitioners, this group offers a safe space to have fun and bond with your child while gaining support.

These are drop-in sessions, so need to book just come along!

If you need any further info please call your local hub:

📞Hadston - 01670 624500

📞Alnwick - 01670 620430

📞Berwick - 01670 620461

For children of any age with an additional need, learning or physical disability.

An opportunity to come along after school, meet other children, young people and their families.

Social interactions in a safe and positive environment.

Parents/Carers are required to stay but siblings are welcome!

No booking is required!

📍Berwick - The Grove School (TD15 2EN) - 2nd Wednesday of Each Month - 4:30-6:00pm

The group offers a range of activities (such as arts & crafts, games, cooking & baking and a chance to learn new skills & make new friends while your parents/carers and siblings catch-up😁)

They understand that loud noises, bright lights, & large volumes of people can be stressful or overwhelming for those with a disability. Therefore they're offering quiet hours!

Upcoming Quiet Hours are:

Sun 15th September, between 3:00-5:00pm

Sun 29th September, between 3:00-5:00pm

Please press on the image to find out more about how they can make your visit accessible and inclusive😁

After clicking on the image, specific Northumberland info can be found from page 15😁

SEN Sessions - Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm & Sundays 9:00-10:00am - £10 per child/young person and their parent/carer

Calmer Therapy Session - Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm - £7 per bouncer

To book email: hello@calmertherapy.org

people with additional needs in Northumberland?

Your NEW local offer website is here to help -

https://northumberlandsend.pulse.ly/wcc3fct30c

To keep up-to-date with the latest advice & support on services for children & young people with SEND in

Northumberland, please sign up to receive Northumberland's SEND newsletter:

https://nland.pulse.ly/bcvuqnjpgb

For more info please call 📞01665 714888

No diagnosis needed!

At Alnwick - Thursday 9th June 10am-12pm

at The Lindisfarne Centre, 30 Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick, NE66 1AU

At Berwick - Monday 22nd June 2026 10am-12pm

at Berwick Family Hub Ladywell Place, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2AE

Link to Autism Support Team Padlet Autism Support Team

If have you any questions, please contact your local Family Hub or email us at: robyn.robinson@northumberland.gov.uk or adele.hicks@northumberland.gov.uk

Offering relevant, appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families and carers by sharing knowledge, experience and understanding. We acknowledge that yours or your child’s situation is unique and we encourage you to contact us to discuss how we can offer individual support.

For more info, please call them on: 03003653055

📞Contact them on 01670 516015 for more info

For more: ✉️info@smilethroughsport.com

📞01670 457 757

There'll be fewer visitors and less noise!

There is a SEN session on Thursdays at 1:30pm!

Contact them on:

✉️contact@thesensoryplayden.com

📞07513 911 159

Please press on the photo to find out more via their Facebook page 😁

The Centre is open to families with a child/ young person at any stage of their diagnostic journey and whatever their additional needs😁

Please contact them via:

📞0191 266 5233

✉️ info@pathways4all.co.uk

📍At Briardale House Community Centre

Enjoy a range of activities: including cooking, independent living skills, managing money, health and fitness, first aid, team building, sports and arts and crafts and so much more!

Contact them via:

📞07986 529276

✉️littlemiraclesnortheast@yahoo.com

📞01670 542865

✉️Talktothehandhq@gmail.com

Facebook Page: (20+) Facebook

📞To book please call 01670 624500 (subject to availability)

Family Hubs in Northumberland, previously Sure Start Children's Centres (familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk)

📞07377 674652

✉️hello.uniteclub@gmail.com

To book:

✉️info@southshieldsurf.co.uk

📍Based in Gateshead but they don’t postcode restrict. 

They aim to provide children with SEND (a diagnosis isn't needed) and their families opportunities to: learn through play, socialise with others and fulfil their sensory needs!

"I hope this padlet will offer you lots of valuable information on what's on in our hubs and the local area for your family😁"