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Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative (NAPI) has been working since 1995 to raise the profile of parent and toddler groups and increase the amount of support available to them.

NAPI works with adults and children under 5 to provide access to appropriate quality services which:

  • Develop happier confident parents who are able to make choices for themselves and their families
  • Move children through their stages of development in order to promote their confidence, skills,self esteem and emotional well being.
  • Promote the value of play
  • Promotes Inclusion
In order that these adults and children can:
 
  • Engage and connect with their communities
  • Have a smooth transition through their education and do well at school
  • Become financially self sufficient

NAPI offers advice,information,support and a listening ear from a qualified and experienced staff team to ensure happy,safe,well resourced and welcoming environments.

In order to do this NAPI provides:

  • A Project Manager to provide a legal framework for the organisation and to co-ordinate the delivery of all services.
  • A team of Parent and Toddler Support Workers
  • A team of Toy Librarians
  • A team of Inclusion Workers
  • A team of Play Practitioners
What is a Parent and Toddler Group?

It is an informal group of adults who care for children under 5 who meet together in their local communities.Groups provide:
  • A range of play activities for children which help them in their early stages of develoment.
  • Peer support for adults from others who have similar experiences
Groups vary in size, resources, volunteers and finance.Parent and Toddler groups welcome children and adults whatever their religion, culture, ability and means.
 

To see a full list Parent and Toddler Groups in the city you can:

  • Visit the About Us Page
  • Email NAPI This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Tel 0191-2656158
 
What is a Toy Library? 

Visit the toy library section of this site for a full explanation of all NAPI's toy library services.A new toy library service for parents will be launched on 14th September 2016. Little Borrowers's Playtime will run every Wednesday afternoon (1.00-2.30pm) in term time. Parents will be able to borrow up to 4 toys for 4 weeks.The session will cost £2 (plus 50p for each extra child)

What is an Inclusion Worker?

NAPI provides a team of workers who work with individual children with additional needs/disabilities to help them attend mainstream Pre-school provision.Worker time is also allocated following an application process by the Pre-school.

For more information telephone NAPI Tel 0191 2656158

 

What is a Play Practitioner? 

Play Practitioners work in a targeted area. Currently staff work as part of the central team of Newcastle Community Family Hub.They offer play sessions, baby socials,home birth visits and one to one play sessions.To check your eligibility visit www.surestartnewcastle.co.uk

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