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At St Mark’s our Mission is to promote a sense of self-worth through an understanding that each one of us is precious to God. We will achieve this through providing a quality education in a happy and secure environment, developing relationships of trust within a Christ centred community.
St. Mark’s is a one form entry Catholic primary school on the edge of Westerhope and Newbiggin Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are part of the St. Mark’s Parish and celebrate Mass with Fr. O’Kane and the local parishioners.
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Newcastle Preparatory School is a fully co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11 years. It is a warm, caring environment in which all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Children may join ‘First Steps’ at NPS from the age of 3 years. ‘First Steps’ is an exciting and colourful nursery with excellent resources and well qualified staff who look after the needs of each individual. At age 4, children make the easy step into School where they experience many ‘steps to success’.
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Thomas Walling Primary Academy is part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust. We are an inclusive school, committed to developing the full academic, spiritual, social and individual potential of each child within our ‘Family of Learners’. We aim to foster good relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community and are committed to protecting and safeguarding the welfare of every child.
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Broadwood Primary School is a wonderfully unique school. Our welcoming, caring and positive ethos is commented on by children, staff, parents/carers and visitors, and we aim to provide every child in our care with a unique educational experience, developing their skills, knowledge, understanding and talents, and instilling within our children the core values of respect, tolerance, happiness and a life-long love of learning.
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Newcastle School for Boys is a school that caters for boys from 3-18. All of the boys who enter Early Years are part of our School community.
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Independent School age 3-18
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Early Years at Westfield has a welcoming and creative atmosphere and there is a constant buzz of purposeful activity. We aim to broaden the children's experience, excite their curiosity, encourage their individuality and provide opportunities for them to develop happily in all areas.
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St Lawrence's Primary School is a welcoming, friendly school within the Byker Wall in the East End of Newcastle upon Tyne.
We aim to provide a learning environment where every child feels valued and we pride ourselves on our happy and caring ethos.
As a Catholic School, based on the Gospel and teaching of the Church, we teach and uphold Christian standards of behaviour, attitudes and moral values. We firmly believe in justice and peace, both on an individual and global level fostering an attitude of understanding of other people's religious beliefs, views and life styles.
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Dame Allan's Schools provide independent education from aged 3 to 18 years of age.
We are unique in the region as the only school following the pioneering Diamond Structure. In the Junior School and Nursery boys and girls learn together. At the age of 11, they move into our single sex Boys' and Girls' Schools where they are taught separately leading up to their GCSE examinations. When the students begin their A-level studies, they move into our co-educational Sixth Form.
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Archbishop Runcie First School is the only Church of England school in the north of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and we are proud to offer our children a high quality education in a Christian context. Our school offers an unconditional welcome to all children in our community, whatever their faith, and we place each child at the heart of all we do.
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Nuture and Nature - Our Unique Nursery
West Newcastle Academy Nursery provides space and time for children to develop a deeper way of learning.
By exploring learning in small groups and in many different contexts we will ensure every child has many opportunities to learn in ways that best match their interests and abilities.
They are encouraged to be curious, to ask questions and to learn from one another.
Please contact the school office for more information and to make an appointment to look at our unique setting.
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Our nursery will be open for 3-4 year olds and we are currently full with a waiting list for 23-24.
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In April 2022, Havannah First School was created when Broadway East First School relocated to Newcastle Great Park and changed its name to reflect the new location. This move has been planned for a long time and we are delighted to now be in our wonderful, state of the art brand new school and grounds. We are still part of the Gosforth Schools' Trust and are part of the Gosforth three tier Pyramid.
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Molehill Mountain is the first evidence-led smartphone app aiming to help autistic adults understand and self-manage their anxiety. The app has been developed by Autistica and researchers at King’s College London with input from autistic people and funding from Maudsley Charity and The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
Free, safe, confidential support for young people
Children and young people in Newcastle and Gateshead can now get help from mental health counsellors using a free online service supported by the NHS.
Kooth.com is an award-winning online counselling and support service which is now available to all young people in Newcastle and Gateshead aged 11-18 years.
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Pax Mediation was previously known as Family Mediation North East. We can help you settle disputes over children, property and finance without the distress and financial cost of going to court.
We know that every family is different and that you are the expert when it comes to your children, finances and home. We also know that sometimes it gets too complicated and distressing to see things clearly. Pax Mediation can lend a helping hand when you need it most.
We provide tailored information to help you find a way through this difficult time.
Areas of Work: Cancer, Carers, Complementary Therapies, Counselling, Palliative Care, Families, Auricular Acupuncture, Cancer Support Group, Advice and Guidance, Young person.
Social Call Services has devised innovative and cost effective ways to overcome chronic loneliness and isolation, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out, our solutions are both simple to use and easily accessible.
Loneliness and isolation can affect any one of any age, although it tends to affect older people more, which can have a serious impact on their health and wellbeing.
Cruse Bereavement Care (CRUSE) is a national charity committed to promoting the well-being of bereaved people. The organisation aims to help anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. It covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Cruse - Scotland is a separate organisation).
Skills for People helps disabled children and adults and their families to be in control and to have better lives. We also work with children with special educational needs.
We offer help with planning, meeting other disabled people and their families, advocacy, advocacy groups, social activities, self help meetings and individual development. We work with people who have an individual budget and those who do not.
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Children North East (CNE) is a large North East regional children’s charity, with some of our work extending across England, Wales and Scotland. CNE exists because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy and to grow up feeling:
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Live Well Learn Well provides one-to-one and small group coaching to young people. Our coaching enables young people to overcome barriers to learning, and helps them to develop the confidence and motivation they need to succeed in school.
We work with young people who struggle with a range of issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety, poor body image, and exam stress.
We also coach adults who work in education, with a focus on stress management and preventing burnout.
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We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, person-centred and outcomes-focused services which give value to the people we serve and are responsive and effective for referral agents.
We care for children and young adults with progressive, life shortening conditions from across the North East.
Our team of skilled staff provide residential short breaks to local families. Up to six children and young adults can stay at any one time in our relaxed, home-from-home environment.
Children from birth to 18 can benefit from short breaks here. Teenagers benefit from their own living area – complete with games consoles, wide screen TV and PC’s.
We also care for young adults aged 18- 25 in designated, age-appropriate facilities.
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A Specialist service for people who's lives are affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use. PROPS can offer one to one work, peer support groups, and training around substance misuse. They also offer carer and family training, respite breaks and an emergency out of hours telephone helpline. PROPS also work with young people 11+ who have been impacted by someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse.
If you know anyone who may be affected by drug or alcohol misuse, please contact us to make a referral or alternatively we would be happy to discuss this further with you.
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