The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Adoption

We have joined forces with Together for Children (Sunderland City Council) to form Adopt Coast to Coast. This will speed up the adoption process and find the best match for the babies and children in our care. Visit Adopt Coast to Coast or call 03000 268 268 to find out more.

Adopt a child with Adopt Coast to Coast

Support for families who adopt a child

Support for birth families

Support for adopted adults

Adopting family members

Adopting a child from overseas