Archibald First School is situated in the heart of Gosforth and is part of the Gosforth Schools Trust.  We are a two form entry First School with a Nursery as part of our Early Years Unit.  There are no mixed age classes at Archibald First School, each class has a designated teacher and at least one shared Teaching Assistant. In addition to our classrooms we have a computing suite, two large halls, a library, a sensory room and additional group teaching spaces.

Our ethos of care and humour coupled with fantastic progress and attainment is our recipe for success. Cheviot is a happy school where taking responsibility for ourselves and other people and working hard to achieve our best is what we do every day! 

Regent Farm First School is conveniently located on Wansbeck Road, close to the metro station and other transport links.

We are a larger than average first school. We take children from Nursery to Year 4. We have approximately 320 children on roll and 51 members of staff.

At Regent Farm First School, we believe that learning is an academic journey filled with adventure, curiosity and creativity.

The children at Regent Farm First School are happy and confident, with a desire to learn and do their very best.

Occupying a key position in the west of Newcastle, we reflect the rich cultural and social mix present in our area of the city. Our school accommodation is a large, modern building with generous, natural, outdoor space and extensive sports areas.

The immediate surroundings and wider community benefit all our children as they study the National Curriculum. Our logo is an excellent representation of our school community: a world for many varied people working together.

Thomas Bewick School is a special school within Prosper Learning Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is for children and young people between three and nineteen years with autistic spectrum conditions. All pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Needs/ Education Health and Care Plan or are in the assessment process. They have a range of learning difficulties; some will require a high level of adult support to access the curriculum, whilst others achieve close to age-related expectations in some areas.

SportNE Activity Camps is an Ofsted Registered Childcare which provides multi sports activities alongside crafts and challenges for 3-11 year olds.

Led by well qualified enthusiastic staff offering children the chance to learn new skills, try out new activities and build confidence and friendship through our structured activities. The camps run in all school holidays. 

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“Adults work very well together and love being with children. This mutual respect and enjoyment is infectious. Children are eager to learn and concentrate intently when trying to do things.”

“Children’s progress is meticulously tracked. Each child is looked at as an individual and activities planned to challenge them and enhance learning. This means that all children make outstanding progress.”

Ofsted Nov 2014

Latest Ofsted Inspection

I have been a registered childminder for 29 years and care for pre-school children in my home in Great Park. I go out most days to places such as parks, toddler groups and softplay. My home is a warm, safe and secure environment for children to develop and grow as they would in their own home. 

Experienced childminder, nanny of 20 years and mother.

Places available , I will consider all hours. Also before and after school drop off and pick ups , * Regent farm and Archibald school). Also will consider emergency care.

I have qualifications and experience in healthy lifestyles,  first aid and safeguarding.

This pre-school playgroup opened in February 2015 for children from 2 years to school age. We are situated in Woodlands Children's Centre, High Heaton, a purpose built children's centre next to Heaton Library and the Spinney. We offer a fun and stimulating environment with superb indoor and outdoor spaces for the children to play. Our staff are enthusiastic and professional with lots of experience of early years childcare. Sessions run 5 days a week

Plantpots Playgroup/Preschool is an Ofsted registered nursery for children aged 2-5 years. Based at the Great Park Community Centre in Gosforth we are both Montessori-inspired and encourage children to learn through play with an emphasis on freeflow outdoor play. 

We are open from 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, and offer wrap around care from 8-9am (breakfast included)

I provide a large playroom with a range of toys and activities for all ages and stages of development. I also have a large garden with a selection of outdoor toys for children to play with. 

At my setting, children can choose from a range of activities including play-dough, dressing up, arts and crafts, small world play, baking and much more. 

We go on outings every day to various places including parks, toddler groups, softplay, museums and the beach.

We are based within the Denton and Westerhope Sure Start Building. We have an enclosed part-covered outdoor area, We now have a new enclosed outdoor area at the front of the building with a mud kitchen plus a grassed area with a pirate boat, steering sit on frame, slide and picnic benches. We have 10 staff and are open for 5 mornings and 5 afternoons sessions term time only. We also offer some full time places as well for older children.

We have a wide range of equipment including soft play equipment and a smart board.

The Nursery consists of three main playrooms. The Baby, Toddler and Pre-school rooms accommodate children from birth to 4+ years. All three rooms benefit from large windows allowing maximum natural light into the rooms and glass doors allowing access to the garden. There is a large central hall where the children eat their meals, keep their coats and belongings and which also works as a multi-purpose area which can be used for parent evenings, parties, or yoga sessions.

Happy children from just 6 weeks to 5 years learn and develop at Church View Day Nursery. Working within the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' framework we encourage children to initiate their own activities, making decisions and choices for themselves.

The children have fun working, learning and playing with our staff and each other , building their creativity and independence in a purpose built and safe environment. We are inspired by the Danish concept of Hyyge and have incorporated this into our environment creating a warm, cosy and inviting learning space. 

We have a well resourced main room which houses all our resources ie small world toys, building blocks, large/ small cars, garages, castles, dolls houses, chalk boards, a large range of arts and crafts material and equipment, jigsaws for varying ages and abilities, musical instruments, home corner, library area, computer area and changing area. 

We provide breakfast club and after school club for children aged three years plus as well as a holiday club at this venue!

Holiday club is open 8:00am-5:50pm for children aged three years plus.

We can offer additional 15 hours funded childcare within our out of school club services as well as within our preschool service.