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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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We provide care and learning in a safe stimulating environment, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Bridgewater is a ‘state of the art’ purpose built facility, to the west of the city, with panoramic views of the Derwent Valley. It is easy accessible by car or public transport.
Part-time and full-time places available to suit your needs. We offer 2 year and 3 year funded places.
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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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The Oratto website is useful free resource for information and guides on immigration matters. You can also call our National Helpline and speak with one of our advisers who will be able to discuss your situation with you in a sympathetic and understanding manner.
Oratto's experienced Immigration solicitors are able to advise and assist on a wide range of immigration matters, including:
Coming to the UK as a visitor,
Coming to the UK as a child visitor,
Student visas,
Business vistors,
Sportsperson visas
ACANE exists to support the settlement of asylum seekers and refugees from the African continent, who have been dispersed to the North East region and Tyneside, in particular, and to actively promote their integration with the host community so that they can lead full and active lives, and participate in and contribute to the community on an equal basis.
Afterschool club
Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football and art & Craft.
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For refugees living in the West End of Newcastle Practical help, advice and advocacy are provided through daily drop-in advice sessions, run by WERS’ multi-lingual support worker and trained volunteers.
WERS also offers home visits for those who find it difficult to visit WERS’ offices, a clothing store, where good quality second-hand clothing and household items are offered free of charge and a hardship fund, providing emergency payments to clients in extreme need. Emotional support is offered through the accredited befriending scheme
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We are an independent and charitable organisation which exists to meet the needs and promote the interests of asylum seekers and refugees who have arrived or have settled in the North of England.
The service provides confidential advice and support on all matters relating to asylum seekers and refugees, for example, welfare benefits, immigration, housing, education needs and employment skills. Home visits can be arranged if necessary.
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Coram Children's Legal Centre
Part of the Coram group, Coram Children's Legal Centre is the UK's leading children's legal charity. We are committed to promoting children's rights in the UK and worldwide. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as training and consultancy on child law and children’s rights.
Mentoring service for young people prioritising asylum seekers & refugees aged 16-25 living in Newcastle & surrounding area. The project offers young people a one-to-one mentoring relationship matched with volunteer mentors, which is managed & supervised by staff. It is free and travel and basic refreshment costs are reimbursed.
Riverside Community Health Project works according to community development principles to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged communities by acting with others to ensure appropriate service provision.
Programme of centre and outreach activities for parents, including:
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This is a reading class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. All abilities welcome.
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For those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
This is an online Zoom session.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
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For those children aged 7-18, from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
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An intermediate English class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
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For those TEENAGERS from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
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Homework club for those from refugee and asylum backgrounds.
For more information, or to refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
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Conversation class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
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Art class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
For more information, or to refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
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Circus classes for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Class is online - Zoom