Gateshead Supporting Children began in December 2002 after a period of groundwork and research which had been undertaken during 2001/2002. The focus of the project is to help children in Gateshead Borough to achieve their potential by reducing the risk of social exclusion.

Gateshead Supporting Children - has been operating since December 2002. It works within schools and families to build up nurturing relationships within families and productive ones within school. It provides activities to develop social, emotional and education skills and provides a method of constructive communication between families and schools, which enhances the child’s life chances.

Activities within GSC are Dinner time clubs, circle time, creative play, after school clubs, outings, family work, play therapy, home school liaison, parenting strategies, advocacy, parenting groups, self-esteem work, anti-bullying, classroom support.

Gateshead Supporting Children is well known in the Gateshead area and is working at present in 4 schools. The two elements of the project directly support over 300 children aged 4 - 14 and 20+ adults.