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 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