Newcastle Parent and Toddler Group Initiative - Additional Needs Toy Library

Additional Needs Toy Library

We are pleased to annouce new and exciting changes to our toy library service.We are now able to provide a service for children with complex and additional needs.

Napi currently holds a stock of over 700 toys which are aimed at children with complex additional needs.With a further 3400 toys which can be targeted to the needs of individual children depending on their ability or stage of development.

What this service will offer!

• A dedicated service for parents, carers, childminders and other settings who care for children with special and additional needs.
• A toy library that is set up to give children and young people with special and additional needs an opportunity to loan suitable, quality toys and specialist equipment.
• A service which removes the barriers of cost and access to specialist equipment.
• A dedicated person to promote the development of play for all children
• Support for the development of individual resilience by developing confidence, supporting problem solving and developing a sense of belonging which reduces the feeling of loneliness and isolation.

For more details on this service contact Kelly Proudlock on 0191-2656158 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sensory Borrowers

Why not drop in and play or come for a chat?

These sessions are open to children with diagnosed and un-diagnosed additional needs and their families. You can also take the opportunity to borrow some toys. The sessions run from Byker Sands , 19 Raby Way ,Byker. The next session is on at Thursday 19th April 10.00-11.30