Dimensions helps people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs live fulfilling lives in their communities. They offer personalized support to give individuals more voice, choice, and control. With 7,000 staff, Dimensions works with families and those they support to improve services. Their goal is to empower people to lead happy, ordinary lives.

Through our person-centred approach we support:

Learning for Life is a registered charity and Northeast provider of education and social care services for children and adults aged 16 plus who have a diverse range of complex needs and disabilities. 

The Care Farming Programme is for adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and autism.  Learn new skills and gain confidence. Work as part of a team in Ouseburn Farm's farmyard, gardens or visitor centre.  

Ouseburn Farm has the following placements: 

We have a range of programmes from Pre-entry to Level 2 focusing on independent living skills, social and community involvement as well as work and life skills. Please note days are subject to availability and change.

Choose from the subjects below:

Pathways to Working Life

This pathway is for young people with a learning disability and/or difficulty who would like to develop their skills and progress into employment whilst working on core skills such as maths and English along with employment skills. The course will help you with your personal social and economic welfare, and you will receive pastoral support to help you fulfil your aspirations and reach your goals.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm on the dates listed.

Each month there is a focus on a particular topic. However, you can talk with us about any other sexual health and relationships topics.

There is no cost.  Free Condoms and sexually transmitted infection (STI) test kits are available at all sessions!

For more information, please get in touch via email or phone.  

These workshops cover a wide range of topics.  Come along if you would like to learn more about sex and relationships.

Conveniently located on our Rye Hill campus, Newcastle College Day Nursery offers stimulating, safe and nurturing day care.

Places are available now for all children aged 0 to 5 with sessions between 8:15am and 5:15pm from Monday to Friday.

Our highly qualified and motivated staff will educate and care for your child in our lovely home from home environment which boasts an extensive outdoor play area and sensory garden.

Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided as well as healthy fruit snacks and drinks throughout the day.

We provide a happy stimulating, stable and safe environment where every child feels secure and valued using guidance from the underlying principles of the EYFS. 

Riverview Kindergarden is a not for profit community organisation, based in a purpose built kindergarden facility in the West End of Newcastle. It is easy accessible by car or public transport. 

Full or part-time places and hours to suit your needs.

From the moment you enter Culverdene Day Nursery you will be impressed by the cheerful rooms and happy faces.  We are committed to providing the highest quality childcare and early education for your children, from age 3 months to 5 years.

Our objective at Culverdene is to give your child as much love and support as you do.

Little Bears Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the finest quality childcare and education for children from birth to 5 years.

We provide a caring and secure environment where children can enjoy the friendship of others, have a happy and rewarding time and reach their full potential through praise and encouragement.

Each child receives the individual attention he or she needs to develop new skills and interests, and to discover that learning is an exciting and fun experience. We also promote, good manners, independence and consideration for others.

Childsplay Nursery was established in 1982 as a "not for profit" cooperative and has been working alongside families successfully ever since.  Childsplay retains their Ofsted judgement as an OUTSTANDING provider, our most recent inspection dated 5 December 2019.

Footsteps Dolphin is an accessible, open plan early years setting, we offer full and part time places for children aged 0-5 years either morning, afternoon or full-day sessions.

Give your child the best start in life with Castle Nurseries

• Excellent childcare and education for children aged from birth to 5 years.
• Home from home, warm, nurturing, safe and secure play environments
• Exciting, fun, learning opportunities; supporting every child to reach their full potential
• Highly qualified, experienced staff who ensure children feel safe and happy

Give your child the best start in life with Castle Nurseries

• Excellent childcare and education for children aged from birth to 5 years.
• Home from home, warm, nurturing, safe and secure play environments
• Exciting, fun, learning opportunities; supporting every child to reach their full potential
• Highly qualified, experienced staff who ensure children feel safe and happy

Scotswood Village Nursery is a setting based in the West End of Newcastle, which provides high quality care and early education for children aged 2-4 years.

At St Gabriels we promote learning through play. We feel it is important for children of all ages to be encouraged to explore and develop their own thinking. Developing an inquisitive mind will in turn enable children to become problem solvers to discover and learn at their own pace.

Activities within the nursery are planned with this in mind and the Early Years Foundation Stage  Framework.

Whether your child is just six months old or an eager three year old, quiet and shy or confident and rumbustious, a good eater or not, Jesmond Nursery is well prepared and equipped to make the most of his or her individuality.

Free Spirits is a purpose built modular building that is set within the grounds of Freeman Hospital.  We have excellent facilities including 6 spacious rooms two garden/ play areas.  Children are looked after by caring well qualified and experienced staff who plan play and learning experiences around the needs of each child individually.  We follow the EYFS curriculum and ensure that children are given the best possible opportunities to reach their full potential.

One Nation Childcare is a thriving provision for 2 - 5 years olds, that is a "home away from home" for your child.  We understand that children develop in their learning when they are given the necessary support, and when they feel emotionally secure. As a result, our staff strive to promote an environment that is warm, friendly and caring to the individual cultural and diverse needs of all children, so they can reach their maximum potential. 

We have a fully equipped wet room. Children can attend for 11 hours per week all year around for the  FEYE only as well as children who meet the criteria for the 2 year offer (again offered over 11 hours each week). We offer the 30 hours funding and are flexible in our approach to this, tailoring sessions to suit your needs where we can. We work alongside other professionals to offer the best support to the whole family as well as the child, such as, speech and language, family support, health visitors, SENTASS team and community nursery nurses.

The Cedars Nursery was first opened in 2002, and in that time we have created a warm and welcoming environment where our children can thrive and be enthusiastic about their own learning and development.

We are a large Victorian mansion which is set in its own grounds, we are very fortunate to have extensive fully enclosed, safe and secure, outdoor, space which includes a nature trail, large wooded area and well-kept lawns where the children can learn about the natural environment and enjoy activities on a larger scale which are better suited for the outdoors.

Millers Dene Day Care offer childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a purpose built building. We are fully inclusive with an accessible layout offering wheelchair access. We have an enclosed garden area accessible to all children including a specially designed sensory area. Children also have access to an additional sensory room.

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.