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Positive local stories, useful developments and people making a difference in children.
Free Hartlepool events put hidden language disorder in focus
Three free drop-ins on 16 October will help families, carers and professionals understand Developmental Language Disorder and find practical guidance.
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Darlington children’s physiotherapy lead takes paediatric MSK case to national stage
Chloe Wearmouth is using her work with children and young people in the North East to argue for stronger specialist musculoskeletal services nationally.
Preston Park’s hands-on railway exhibition gives young children the controls
All Aboard! at Preston Park Museum lets children explore a giant replica train through wheels, coal, pistons and play while discovering the Stockton and Darlington Railway story.
ARC’s Halloween Family Fest mixes free crafts, stories and a relaxed theatre show
Families can drop into ARC Stockton for free Halloween activities on 31 October before a relaxed afternoon performance of The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep.
The Junction’s Storybook Ball will raise money for Tees Valley children and young people
The Junction Foundation is holding its second annual fundraising ball at Gisborough Hall on 14 November, supporting its work with children, young people and families.
Spot brings an accessible birthday party to Middlesbrough Theatre this September
The stage adaptation of Eric Hill’s Spot books comes to Middlesbrough Theatre on 15 and 16 September, with integrated Makaton and a meet-and-greet after each show.
Teesside school uniform pledge will double donations for families before the new term
The Teesside Charity has launched a match-funded school uniform appeal after referrals for help rose sharply this year. Every pound donated to the pledge is being doubled for local children.