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

At Tyneview, ensuring that pupils achieve their full potential is of paramount importance and a key aim is to develop a firm partnership between home and school so that this can be achieved.

Our Vision Statement

Tyneview Primary School – where everyone is valued. Committed to maximising potential by developing positive attitudes in an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusion and enjoyment.

Latest Ofsted Inspection

I provide a warm and friendly atmosphere to all children whatever race, culture or gender and ensure safety at all times.  Children have access to a broad range of resources, play opportunities and activities.  I work in partnership with parents and use the framework Birth to Five Matters effectively to involve children and further their development.  I also provide all meals, snacks and drinks which contain a range of different nutrients, fruit and vegetables and meet the needs of cultural and religious practices.

Shooting Stars offer high quality early years childcare and education from birth to 5 years. We also offer a wrap around care service for school aged children as well as a specialized 'Super Stars' (aged 5 - 11 years) holiday club.  With highly experienced and qualified staff, including a fully qualified early years teacher to teach the 'Big stars' (aged 3 - 4 years)