Children come to us for 1 or 2 hours per week, during which time they participate in interactive maths and English courses that are tailored to their needs and mapped to the national curriculum. 

We can take on members between the ages of 4-16. The centre acts as a positive, fun learning environment and concentrates on improving the child's confidence and self esteem so that they can reach their full potential. We also offer GCSE Maths tuition, 11+ exam preparation as well as our standard packages. 

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.

Independent School age 3-18

We are a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School. We have a happy, enquiring, positive and welcoming atmosphere where each child is recognised as an individual.

Children can attend from 2 years and may be eligible for 30 hours.

‘Highly positive relationships between staff and children create an environment where all children can thrive.’ Ofsted 2022

There is wraparound care available before school from 7.50am. Please contact the school office for more information. 

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires each local authority in England to appoint at least one person for the purpose of discharging the local authority’s duty to promote the educational achievement of its Looked After Children (LAC) and Young People (LAYP). The Virtual School head teacher (VSH) leads on this and the Virtual School is the support service for undertaking this role in supporting the education of all our looked after children and looked after young people.

Our Milecastle Mission is:

For everyone to be excited about and love learning.

Our Milecastle Vision is:

At Milecastle we provide a safe, vibrant and exciting learning environment, where everyone is included and all successes are celebrated. We provide outstanding care and support as well as high quality learning experiences which challenge the children to be their best. We accept we are all different and we are grateful for the variety that brings.

At Walbottle Academy, our approach to education recognises that outcomes are paramount and also allows children to gain experiences and values which prepare them fully for life. We demonstrate a relentless daily commitment to our high expectations as we prepare our pupils for the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We are keen to share and for our community to understand our vision and how this underpins all that we do:

I will provide safe and caring home where the children will be well look after, there will be also snacks through the day.
Good ofsted recommedation, reliable and flexible.
I take the children to the park, swimming, and cinema.
Both indoor and outdoor toys with a games room for the children.

I take children out regularly to parks and playgroups.

I am married with 2 adult children. I have a very friendly cat, a garden to play in that's when we are in. I like to take children to parks and play groups etc. I like play, crafts etc, etc.

I attend local toddler groups, local library. Local park , school fun days, swimming pools, nature tots.  I have a small back yard with climbing frames and sit and ride toys.

I provide a warm caring environment with an indoor and outdoor play area.
Activities include, cooking and messy time. All activities are catered to specific age range.

Lisa Nitsch December 2025 Charging Policy

Fun loving, caring person, who provides a warm, welcoming home. I have been a childminder for 6 years, and also have quite an extensive childcare background. I have worked in after school clubs, nurseries and also been a nanny.  

We enjoy going on outings. We go to toddler groups, to the beach, to the park, and softplay. We also spend time at the Centre For Life, and enjoy visits to the farm. 

We go to toddler groups, soft play areas and we go on outings and trips including the local library, I have an outside play area and many indoor activities

I have been childminding for 16 years and work from home, we attend toddler groups, soft play sessions, education visits to museums and parks.  I have a wide range of toys and games in the home.

Charging (fee) policy December 2025

I access Sure Start Centres for a variety of activities. I take the children swimming, and visit Gosforth Park.  There is a group of childminders who get together on a regular basis with the children where they interact.



I have a large house and conservatory which the children have access too and a large enclosed back garden where the children are free to play securely.

I have been a Registered Childminder since 2014. I was graded Outstanding in 2016. I provide before and after school childcare for children who attend Cragside Primary School.

Following changes in how before and after school provisions are inspected by Ofsted I received MET when I was inspected in January 2020. The report explains what it is like for a child to attend my setting. I also have up to date feedback from previous as well as current childminding families which I can share with you.

I have been a child-minder for 35 years. I provide a home away from home environment for the children in my care. We read books, sing songs and have lots of age appropriate toys for children to choose from. We visit local soft plays and play group's.

We have lots of outings which include Beamish museum,Hancock museum,National trust properties,Sunderland winter Gardens and South Shields among many others.