about us

Opening hours:

      We are open Monday - Friday from 7.30am - 5.30pm. We are open term-time only, however we also offer various holiday clubs. 

     

Nursery sessions:

Nursery sessions run as follows:

Morning session 9am - 12noon

Afternoon session 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Full day 9am - 3.30pm


We accept both 15 & 30 hours government funded education for those who are entitled. These can be used during our usual nursery sessions between 9am & 3.30pm.

     

Wraparound care:

Breakfast will run from 7.30am. Children can be dropped off any time between 7.30am & 8.45am, with breakfast being served between 7.30 & 8.30am.


Teatime will run from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Children can be collected any time before 5.30pm, with tea being served 4.30pm.


For current prices, please contact us directly.

about nursery life

We take a maximum of 35 children per day split across our 3 rooms. This ensures all children get the highest level of care and attention throughout their time with us. 


All children have individualised learning programmes with targets specific to their level of development. They also receive 1-to-1 input with staff members to work on their individual targets.


We work closely with external partners such as Speech and Language therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, and Portage to set combined targets for those children who require additional input.


SEND to Learn are proud to have been part of the following Northumberland County Council pilot schemes:


  • 2019/20 academic year - Providing Exceptional Nursery Provision for 2 Year Olds.
  • 2020/21 academic year - Sustainability in Early Years
  • 2021/22 academic year - Narrowing the Gap (looking at creative ways to encourage the attainment of all children)


SEND to Learn are incredibly proud to also be a founding member of the Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub.


Forest School

We are the only private nursery in Blyth to have it's own on-site forest school.


All children get access to our forest school provision where we use the natural world around us to extend and expand on our children's education and learning. 

holiday club

Our holiday club is open to all children from birth - 8 years old. 


Children can enjoy a variety of activities ranging from messy play and art & crafts, to music, sports, and sensory activities. We may also organise outings or visits from local activity groups.


*Please contact us or see our Facebook page for all up to date information relating to our holiday clubs.

Holiday club dates for academic year 2024/2025:

     October half term:          Monday 28th - Thursday 31st October 2024

     February half term:         Monday 24th - Friday 28th February 2025

     May half term:                  Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th May 2025

     Summer:                            Monday 21st - Friday 25th July 2025

                                                  Monday 28th Jul - Friday 1st Aug 2025

Hand in Hand is our parent / carer network which offers support to local parents and carers on an informal, friendly basis. We hold regular sessions where parents/carers can come together over a cuppa to network and chat about any difficulties they are facing and find support. 


This is open to parents of children of all ages/abilities.


These are FREE sessions run by our Parent Liasion Officer Anna at Briardale House.

hand in hand - parent/carer network

Our policies

A full list of our policies can be found here.

Our nursery journey