Childcare and Early Education Providers

Dame Allan's Schools provide independent education from aged 3 to 18 years of age.

English Martyrs’ is a Catholic primary school where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. Our school is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do.

Excelsior Academy opened in 2008 and has since become Newcastle’s most improved secondary school, consistently judged as good by Ofsted. With a unique and innovative approach to learning and teaching centred around the individual strengths, interests and needs of each pupil, our schools within a school model enables us to provide all our pupils with greater attention and care, and this shows in our academic results, particularly in terms of pupil progress.

We offer an exciting environment where children have safe and secure access to our outdoor play area. 

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.

At Footsteps FAR we are delighted to offer the highest quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. We pride ourselves in creating a warm, home from home environment where children feel valued, safe and inspired to learn.

Footsteps Nunsmoor is an accessible, open plan early years setting, we offer part time places for children aged 2-5 years either morning or afternoon sessions.

Gems Nursery specialises in early childhood development for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Green Tree Nursery is a 50 place private day nursery situated in Old Benwell Village based in a large 2-storey building, which since 2002 has provided an excellent standard of care and learning experiences to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

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Hawthorn is a continuously improving school with children making Outstanding progress between Reception and Year 6.

Hilton Primary Academy provides a safe, caring and welcoming environment where everyone is valued as an individual. 

I am a childminder providing childcare from my own home.

I have passes for local soft plays and the Centre for Life.  We go to toddler groups at Fenham Library, St. Roberts and the Laing.  We also attend all the local parks with trips further afield during the school holidays.

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Charging (fee) Policy December 2025

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8am to 6pm

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