We are an Ofsted registered 96 place nursery providing care and education to children from birth to 4 years.  As a wholly owned subsidiary company of the University we have a Board of Directors appointed to oversee the nursery. We offer places to University staff and members of the community. We were graded Outstanding by Ofsted at our last inspection.

Our approach to learning focusses upon first hand experiences with play and talk being the valued media for learning.

We have been awarded ‘Investors in Children’ accreditation which recognises our commitment to giving your child a voice at Northumbria University Nursery, and all children are actively involved in day to day decision making, initiating and leading projects in nursery to support their interests and learning.

We are have been awarded Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation by Skcin, the national skin cancer charity.  This means we are now recognised as a setting that takes children’s health and wellbeing seriously by promoting sun safety awareness and implementing strong sun protection measures. Through this accreditation, we’ve developed a tailored Sun Protection Policy, actively engage families in supporting sun safety practices, and introduce fun, age-appropriate educational activities to help children learn how to stay safe in the sun.

Parents are valued as partners in our child centred nursery; we actively promote an ‘open door’ policy which lets you know you are welcome, and positively encouraged to join us to share in your child’s learning experience.