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    Early learning

    Children playing at pre school

    Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community with a full programme of activities and things to do.

    Here are other useful websites to support parents with children's early learning and help to apply for nursery and schools.

      There are 8 results.
      • Book Start
         https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23158/Book-Start

        Encourage a love of reading at an early age with free book packs for new babies, young children and children with additional needs.

      • Book Trust
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23159/Book-Trust

        Tips and guidance on reading together with children to encourage a love of books, plus resources and activities.

      • Free early education and childcare
         https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23152/Free-early-education-and-childcare

        Information about entitlements and access to free early education and childcare for two, three and four-year olds.

      • Gateshead libraries early years
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23156/Gateshead-libraries-early-years

        Find out about digital learning sessions and activities for toddlers at Gateshead libraries.

      • Libraries
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23157/Libraries

        Access bright and welcoming dedicated spaces for all ages in Gateshead libraries for parents and children to explore books together.

      • Nursery admissions
         https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23154/Nursery-admissions

        Information about the process of admission for nurseries in Gateshead, including a list of local schools with nurseries.

      • School admissions
        https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23155/School-admissions

        Information about primary school admissions in Gateshead including applications through Gateshead's Online Parent Portal.

      • Seven Stories
         https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23160/Seven-Stories

        Regular and one-off children's book events at the National centre for children's books, based in Newcastle.