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Archibald First School is situated in the heart of Gosforth and is part of the Gosforth Schools Trust. We are a two form entry First School with a Nursery as part of our Early Years Unit. There are no mixed age classes at Archibald First School, each class has a designated teacher and at least one shared Teaching Assistant. In addition to our classrooms we have a computing suite, two large halls, a library, a sensory room and additional group teaching spaces.
I look after children in a caring and nurturing environment. I get to know each child as an individual and support them throughout their time in my setting from babyhood through to school and beyond. I offer full wrap around care for as long as each child needs me. I work in partnership with parents to promote the most positive outcomes for each child. We visit local toddler groups, soft play sessions, parks, beaches etc. Within the setting I have a variety of resources to keep children interested and stimulated. Children are able to access a variety of t
I am an Ofsted registered childminder and I attained my 4th 'Outstanding' grade at my last inspection which was in January 2020. I have two level 3 qualifications relating to childcare, and through training I have become an accredited childminder. I have been childminding for 22 years.
Registered with Ofsted with full/part time vacancies available. Rated good in March 2017.
Offering a range of activities including soft play, parks and National trust properties.
Ofsted rated us
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment OUTSTANDING 1
Outcomes for children OUTSTANDING 1
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2
Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2
Our aim is to create the best starting point for your child’s education in a happy friendly environment.
Our fabulous outside area!!
Sessions are 9.00am to 12.00noon/2pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
We do however provide wrap around care, 5 days a week M-F, 8am-6pm, please speak to Gillian for further details.
Facilities:
- large, fully enclosed front and back gardens
- outdoor play equipment including climbing frame, swings, play house and slides as well as equipment suitable for early years including cars, smaller slides, swings and sand/water play area
- purpose built play room, used only for childminding purposes and containing a variety of toys and games from ages 0-12 as well as a quiet area for reading. Our reading area also has a wide variety of educational posters
Childcare in conjunction with Snakes and Ladders pre school:
We provide wrap around care, 5 days a week M-F, 8am-6pm, please speak to Gillian for further details.
Snakes and Ladders Pre-School - Term time only.
Wrap around care and holiday care available 48 weeks of the year.
Children accepted from 2 years to 4 years 11months. It is £18/£30 per session. Wrap around at £6 per hour per child. or £56 per day occasional care inc snack
I take the children to weekly childminder drop-ins and visit museums and the local park at least once a week. Children are involved in indoor play such as painting, brick play, tea parties, baking.