Family Learning Gateshead

02/09/2026

Well done to all of the learners from our recent Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness. We are so proud of you all. We cannot wait to work with you again in the future.

We’re incredibly proud of our amazing staff and volunteers who have recently completed their Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness. 🎓

Investing in the knowledge and skills of our team means we can continue to better support the people who use Birtley Community Centre and our wider community.

A huge well done to everyone. Your commitment to learning, supporting others and making a difference in our community is something to be truly proud of.

Well done everyone. You should all be very proud of yourselves! ❤️

Family Learning Gateshead
Gateshead Council Learning and Skills

22/07/2026

Some fantastic characters created by our amazing young literacy superheroes today at Deckham Hub Gateshead Family Hubs ! Who is your favourite?

22/07/2026

This is today at Deckham Family Hub, started now and it's FREE! Come along for fun, crafts, drawing and freebies!

Come to our Family Fun Day!

To celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026, kids and grown ups are invited to enjoy...

📖 Stories
💥 Comics
🧶 Crafts
❓Quizzes
🏴‍☠️ Treasure hunts
..and more!

Fancy dress is optional - little ones are encouraged to dress up as their favourite superheroes.

Super prizes will be available to win and entry is free. Just turn up on the day to enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. ❤️

In association with Gateshead Council Learning and Skills, North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, National Literacy Trust & Gateshead Family Hubs.

15/07/2026

🎉 Come and join us on Wednesday 22nd July for a super fun family event! 🎉
We're teaming up with Gateshead Family Hubs, Gateshead Libraries and the National Literacy Trust North East for a fantastic day packed with fun!

✨ Enjoy:
📚 Stories and literacy activities
🎨 Creative crafts
🎁 Exciting prizes
😊 Lots of family fun!

Bring the whole family along for a day of creativity, learning, and making wonderful memories together. We can't wait to see you there!

📅 Wednesday 22nd July

Come to our Family Fun Day!

To celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026, kids and grown ups are invited to enjoy...

📖 Stories
💥 Comics
🧶 Crafts
❓Quizzes
🏴‍☠️ Treasure hunts
..and more!

Fancy dress is optional - little ones are encouraged to dress up as their favourite superheroes.

Super prizes will be available to win and entry is free. Just turn up on the day to enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. ❤️

In association with Gateshead Council Learning and Skills, North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, National Literacy Trust & Gateshead Family Hubs.

26/06/2026

Congratulations to our Family Learning team! 🎉

We've been commended in the Family Learning Awards for supporting Gateshead children’s emotional development and mental wellbeing through their programme ‘Building a Resilient Child’.

Our staff helped parents understand emotions, behaviour, regulation and communication, while building their confidence to support their children at home.

Manager of the team, Julie Bond, said: “I’m so proud of everyone in the team, and what they have achieved through this programme. They have worked hard to reach out to communities of all kinds, including those living in areas of deprivation.

“We meet those families where they are, engaging them in learning in familiar community settings. I’m delighted that the team has been recognised for making such a positive difference to the lives of children and families across Gateshead.”

Throughout sessions families explored themes such as mindfulness, communication, attachment, emotional regulation, and self-esteem through creative, hands-on activities like making sensory bottles, worry boxes and emotion mirrors.

A parent who benefitted from the programme said: “I have a better understanding and awareness of my child’s way of communicating and how to communicate back. I am more conscious of my reactions when my son is expressing his emotions.”

The team will now go on to adapt the course to support older children and will expand further with new resources and digital tools.

19/03/2026

Families from Roman Road Primary School have been taking part in some wonderfully mindful crafts with Family Learning this half term. Families have been spending time together taking part in gentle crafts that help to lower stress, improve concentration and provide a creative outlet for emotions. Take a look at the wonderful items made by parents and children.

25/02/2026

15/12/2025

Fab half term making Story Sacks with Y2 families at St Anne’s Primary. The children selected their own books before decorating and making a range of resources, crafts and activities designed to promote a love for reading at home. ✨📚

15/12/2025

Another lovely half term at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School. Reception families worked together to make a range of Christmas crafts and get into the festive spirit. It was a joy to see you working together to make some wonderful decorations. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Family Learning Team ☃️❄️🎅🏼

12/12/2025

Lots of crafts, smiles and a visit from Santa this morning At St Andrew’s Baby and Toddler Group!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Family Learning team 🤶🏽🎅🏼