Our playgroup is opened in September 2017 for children aged 18 months plus.

We are a small setting based in the grounds of St Catherine's RC Primary School, Sandyford. 

We have a lovely room in the school with our own outdoor area. 

For more infromation please see: https://www.plantpotsjesmond.co.uk/ 

We provide a warm and friendly environment for children to reach their full potential by offering an extensive variety of play opportunities, covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Including role play, exploration area, maths area and sand/ water play.

Making a Difference North East is a free employability service for unemployed people over 18, who live in Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, County Durham, Gateshead and Sunderland.

They can help you prepare for or get back into work, with support and training to suit you. This includes:

School Outreach (ages 9-14 years)

Coming to a school near you!
Our Regional Engagement Team offer specially designed activities to meet your school’s needs. Our focus is to inspire young people through fun-filled activities concentrating on teamwork and communication to build their confidence. Our 1-2 hour sessions include practical leadership & team building tasks for groups of up to 30 students.

Skills Academy

Newcastle United Foundation have recently established a Careers Hub based inside the Metrocentre, (upper Green Mall) where they offer a range of services, including career advice drop-in appointments, key employment skill development, job search assistance, interview prep, CV building, and connections to local employers available to anyone 16+.