Information from the Government on 30 hour funding, Tax Free Childcare etc.
Gateshead School Admission
When the time comes for you to apply for your child’s place at school
Nutritionist Resource
Any parent/carer who would like any advice with regards to diets for children, lunch box ideas, fussy eaters and healthy eating for kids the Nutritionist Resource is a new website with some useful information you may like to access.
National Day Nurseries Association
We are members of the National Day Nurseries Association, they often have useful information and activity ideas.
Gateshead Family Information Service
A link to our Local Authority Family Information Service with important telephone numbers, childcare details and other information.
Read our latest Ofsted Inspection Report. Our last inspection was 9 June 2023 where we were given the rating of ‘OUTSTANDING’ in all areas using the new inspection framework. Our Ofsted URN is :2634328
EYLog is the online learning system we use, here is the link to parental support.
Early Help means taking action to support a child, young person or family early in the life of a problem, as soon as it emerges. It can be required at any stage in a child’s life from pre-birth to adulthood, and applies to any problem or need that the family cannot deal with or meet on their own. Gateshead has developed this site so support and advice signposting is all in one place, they include:
- A parents hub
- Domestic Abuse support and advice (Refuge – 08082000247 – Domestic Abuse 24hour helpline)
- Childcare and Education Advice
- Drugs and alcohol information and support
- Gateshead Local Offer – for families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Jobs and employment
- Education and Learning
- Finding NHS services
If you need support with your child’s behaviour here is a link that might be useful. Remember we have an open door policy, we can always offer you support and advice if you need it. The NHS also has some good advice too.
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried. They have some handy tips and advice for parents to help you to protect your child from sexual abuse in a child friendly manner.
A parents guide
Check out this link to make sure you have the right car seat for your child and that it is fitted correctly.
Activities and Ideas to support you with your child’s learning at home.
Growing Healthy 0-19 Gateshead
Have a look on Facebook for this page, you can speak direct to many child specialist, if they can’t help they will signpost you to someone who will. There page is always full of great information and they have an app now too.
Unscripted Photography by Claire Batey
Here is a link to the photographer we use to take wonderful memories of your children.
Here is a link to the farm that visits us, they can be booked for all kinds of events such as birthday parties and fayres.
