Supporting Families, Professionals & Communities to protect children across Gateshead

May 18, 2026

Joint Targeted Area Inspection Report: Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment

Between 23 to 27 March 2026 inspectors from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)...

January 15, 2026

SIGN UP NOW! Year of the Adolescent: Webinars

The Year of the Adolescent programme is a joint initiative by Gateshead and Newcastle Safeguarding Children Partnerships. The programme has been brought about in response...

March 30, 2026

New Safe Sleeping Animation for Parents and Practitioners

Click here for the Safer Sleep website Health professionals and local councils from Newcastle and Gateshead have created a short, animated video to help parents...

April 24, 2026

New Statutory Guidance: Working Together 2026 Published

Children’s social care is undergoing the most significant reform in a generation. The changes aim to strengthen early help, reduce the need for crisis intervention,...

October 8, 2025

Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport

Parents and carers play a vital role in shaping how children experience sport — influencing not only performance, but also their wellbeing, confidence, and enjoyment....

December 10, 2025

Children and Young People’s Partnership Strategy for Gateshead (2025-2030)

February 9, 2026

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, 9 -15 February

Did you know 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges? As the largest children’s mental health charity operating in schools across the UK, Place2Be...