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Children and Young People

Every child has the right to the best start, which paves the way for a healthy happy life.

There are lots of great services and activities to help children grow, learn and thrive in Sunderland.  There is also support when families need more help to support their children and young people.

 

 

Together for Children

Together for Children delivers children's services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We work to provide services that make a difference for children and families across Sunderland. We provide a range of services for children and their families including: Early Help, Social Care, Education, Local Offer for SEND. Together for Children operates from a number of sites across the city of Sunderland.

01915 205 560

https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk/

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Hints, Tips and Resources

BabyIntroducing Solid Foods and Early Years RecipesChange 4 Life Sunderland have produced a new guide to introducing your baby to solid foods, which has a range of information and early years recipe ideas. The booklet is aimed at families with babies who are ready to start solid foods, often known as weaning. Find out more click hereSave Introducing Solid Foods and Early Years Recipes to favourites
Placeholder image of the Links for Life Sunderland logoMy Sunderland- The Great OutdoorsSunderland’s award winning outdoor spaces and things to do offer something for everyone.  From beautiful Blue Flag beaches and coastlines, acres of greenspace, award-winning parks and nature reserves, you can... Find out moreSave My Sunderland- The Great Outdoors to favourites
Fresh Logo Aspect Ratio 680 480Smoke Free FamiliesNo amount of secondhand smoke is safe.   Find out more information, and hints and tips about how you can help to protect others. Find out moreSave Smoke Free Families to favourites
Digital Safety Pic Scaled Aspect Ratio 680 480Digital safetyWe need to build trust, so everyone has the confidence to use technology, safely and legally to Go Online.  Find out how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles deviceSave Digital safety to favourites
KoothKoothA free, safe and anonymous mental health and wellbeing online service available for young people aged 10-25 across Sunderland.  Find out moreSave Kooth to favourites
NHS LogoNHS Vaccinations and when to have themIt's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up. Find out about NHS vaccinations and when to have themSave NHS Vaccinations and when to have them to favourites

Local services

WthWhat’s the Harm – Parent’s GuideLike tobacco, alcohol is harmful. By the age 11, children are becoming increasingly aware of alcohol, and many will have tried it by 15. So it’s a topic parents and carers need to be able to talk about. This guide will help parents have conversations with children about alcohol. Find out more click hereSave What’s the Harm – Parent’s Guide to favourites
ParentsParenting and RelationshipsWe know parenting isn't always easy and family life has lots of challenges along the way. If you're finding things at home tough we are here to help through our Achieving Better Connections (ABC) sessions for parents / carers. Find out more click hereSave Parenting and Relationships to favourites
SccHow to Report a Safeguarding ConcernEveryone has the right to feel safe. This means protecting and preventing harm towards children, young people and adults at risk of abuse. It’s important to tell us if you... Find out who to contactSave How to Report a Safeguarding Concern to favourites
NpgPriority Service MembersWe’re here to look after you – especially if there’s a power cut. We offer a range of services and advice, giving you, or those you care for, extra support... Receive extra help and peace of mind if there is a power cut.Save Priority Service Members to favourites
TfcConcerned about a childIf you have a concern about the safety of a child or young person under the age of 18, you should talk to someone immediately.  Find out who to speak toSave Concerned about a child to favourites
My Best LifeSunderland | My Best LifeA great place to start exploring what is available for children, young people and families. Find out moreSave Sunderland | My Best Life to favourites
Growing Healthy Logo SunderlandGrowing Healthy SunderlandGrowing Healthy Sunderland provides 0-19 services for children, young people and families in Sunderland and provides an integrated Public Health service for expectant mothers, children and young people and their... Find out moreSave Growing Healthy Sunderland to favourites
TfcYouth Drug and Alcohol Project (YDAP)A confidential service available for young people aged up to 18 who require specialist advice and support relating to drugs or alcohol. Find out moreSave Youth Drug and Alcohol Project (YDAP) to favourites
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DaisychainDaisy Chain Family Support ServiceOffering support and empowerment to autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance. Find out more click hereSave Daisy Chain Family Support Service to favourites
Waythrough2WaythroughSupporting young LGBT+ people aged 11-25 and their families in County Durham, Sunderland and South Tyneside Find out more click hereSave Waythrough to favourites
BebbyStarting SolidsFace to face sessions to discuss introducing solid foods for babies from 6 months including first foods, follow on foods and safety. Find out more click hereSave Starting Solids to favourites
STSFT LogoChildren’s Speech and Language ServicesChildren’s Speech and Language Therapy Services available to under 18s living in South Tyneside or Sunderland Find out moreSave Children’s Speech and Language Services to favourites
FhFamily HubsThere is lots of useful information, advice and support available for Sunderland families     Find out what is offered across the 5 family hubs in SunderlandSave Family Hubs to favourites

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