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Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, in Borough Road, Sunderland.

Ofsted praises nursery for making children feel safe

Children and families at Nurserytime, in Southwick, generously donated items to Sunderland Foodbank.

Sunderland nursery children support local community

Fireworks return to Barnes Park

Spectacular spooktacular event returning to Sunderland this Halloween

Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

Shotton Primary School, in Shotton Colliery.

Latest Ofsted report released for primary school

Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, in North Terrace, Seaham.

Latest Ofsted report released for nursery

If no agreement can be reached, seek legal advice.

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A young person may carry worries and concerns as they grow up. Photo posed by model

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The camera lets users take multiple pictures before choosing which ones to print out

Ad Feature New instant colour camera and karaoke projector launched

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, in Houghton-le-Spring.

Children ‘flourish’ at this nursery and pre-school

Amazon’s kids’ tablet has a huge 10.1-inch screen

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablet is No.1 bestseller

Staff and leaders at Kids Planet, in Ettrick Grove, Sunderland.

Sunderland nursery celebrates ‘strong’ Ofsted report

Rosemary Lane Nursery School, in Easington, Peterlee.

Nursery praised in latest Ofsted report

Tiana Johnson (12) with her dad Josh Lay (36). Picture by FRANK REID

Sunderland dad to climb Scafell Pike 13 times for daughter
‘Whenever I think that the going is getting hard, I will think of Tiana’
Chris Cordner

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

A first phone can bring independence, along with new questions for parents about online safety.

Your child’s phone has a safety blind spot. Here’s what parents can do

The Wishing Well open on September 7

Inside new play cafe as it transforms well-known shop site

Washington Carnival returns

Washington Carnival returning with circus skills, magic shows and more

Ad Feature Fruitinies launch Asda kids fruit snacks

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

Despite the benefits of young people being able to connect with friends and family, it also leaves children open to risks.

Childline: New legislation must make mobile phones and tablets safer for young u...

Artist Gemma Lynas with Castletown Primary pupils Olivia, Alice, Tommy, Sienna, Everley, Oliver, Luna and Holly.

Children create giant mural to shine a light on their school and city

Helen Gibson Nursery School, in East Boldon.

Nursery praised in latest Ofsted report

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

The Very promotion includes LEGO DUPLO sets featuring Bluey, Disney Frozen, Spidey, vehicles and animals.

The LEGO DUPLO sets designed for different toddler ages
Toddler play changes surprisingly quickly. From stacking first bricks to inventing stories and experimenting with ramps, here’s how LEGO DUPLO sets are designed to grow with children from 18 months to three and beyond.
Marc Reeves

Such a smart line-up at Grangetown Primary School in 2004. Tell us if someone you know is in the picture.

11 more photos of Sunderland children starting school in 2004

Denvah Finlay who was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma at one year old.

Amazing boost for one-year-old Denvah in her fight with cancer

Selected LEGO DUPLO sets are reduced by up to 25% at Very until September 16

Very cuts up to 25% off LEGO DUPLO sets for little builders

Helping Hands Childcare is based at Pennywell Business Centre, in Sunderland.

Sunderland nursery praised in latest Ofsted report

Nursery manager Ashley Almond working with the children.

Ofsted visited this nursery school and issued the following verdict

This proud SAFC fan was in a triumphant mood after finishing the course in 2022.

11 photos of Sunderland fans doing the Great North Run

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

Brenda Bradshaw, 84, first starting working at Albany Village Primary School, in Crossgill, Washington, back in 1976 as a lunchtime supervisor.

Dinner lady celebrates 50 years at primary school

Paddington’s Suitcase eight-book picture book gift set

Eight Paddington books are now just £11.99

Writer and walking tours guide Ian Mole on Elmwood Street, Sunderland.

'Skinch! Skinch!' Street games in 1960s Sunderland

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TOG24 cuts £30 men’s T-shirts to £6 in huge outlet sale

I’ve just found this £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love and I’m adding it straight to my basket

I’ve found a £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love

The Met Office revealed its storm names for the year ahead, including a tribute to Shaun the Sheep.

Met Office reveals storm names including tribute to cartoon character

The children at Albany Primary School looked extra smart and full of excitement for their first day.

That tearful day when your little ones started school 15 years ago

The Bethesda "Beach Sunday School" at Roker in 1975. Tell us if you remember it.

Sunshine memories of the Sunday School on the beach in Sunderland

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

Speaking in confidence to the free NSPCC Helpline can be the first step to help families to move forward.

Childline: Helpline handled record number of child welfare contacts where main c...

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

A Yoto player can bring screen-free stories into a child's bedtime routine as the autumn evenings get darker.

This simple bedtime addition will help kids on darker autumn nights

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Results day, the period running up to it and days after can be difficult, assure them they are not alone. Photo posed by models

Childline: Helping young people through the anxiety and uncertainty of what thei...

A Yoto player can entertain children for years with its ever-expanding collection of stories and music.

The clever kids' gift that grows with them

Young people join together during Pride Month to celebrate their identity.

Childline: Children questioning their gender identity or sexuality can feel like...

Care Proceedings court proceedings initiated by the local authority.

Legal Eagle: Care Proceedings – what they are and how they work

Last year the NSPCC Helpline received more than 1,000 contacts from adults who were worried about intrafamilial child. Photo posed by models

Childline: Adults have a vital role in the safeguarding of children and young pe...

What it means to be detained under a section 2 of the Mental Health Act.

Legal Eagle: Mental Health Act section 2 guidance if you are detained

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