Nurseries

The Save Our Stanley's campaigned have held their Stanley's Stomp in South Shields town centre on Saturday, July 18.

Campaigners react to recommendation to close Stanley’s nurseries

MPs voice concerns over recommended Stanley’s nursery closures

Coun Geraldine Kilgour

Labour councillor calls for nursery closure U-turn

The Save Our Stanley's Campaign have called for South Tyneside Council to reconsider its proposals to shut the nurseries.

Cabinet to consider £1.1million saving by closing Stanley’s nurseries

Parents and children turned out in force, despite the wet weather.

Campaigners Teddy Bears Picnic to highlight Stanley's nurseries plight

Save our Stanley's campaign group hosted their Teddy Bears Picnic

15 fab photos as nurseries campaign group enjoys a teddy bears picnic

The Save Our Stanley's campaign created a visual reminder of how many children will be impacted should Stanley's close.

Campaigners will ‘fight until the end’ to save under-threat nurseries

The Save Our Stanley's campaign has launched a South Tyneside-wide bear hunt.

Save Our Stanley to host their rescheduled South Shields social event

Save Our Stanley's is calling on South Tyneside Council to reconsider proposed cuts to the childcare provision.

Minister asks for ‘careful consideration’ over proposed Stanley’s cuts

Lingotot South Tyneside has celebrated its first anniversary.

We’re celebrating our first year of teaching youngsters new languages

The Learning Experience is "one of the most innovative brands in early childhood education"

Ad Feature Banana Moon nurseries acquired by The Learning Experience

Save Our Stanley's is calling on South Tyneside Council to reconsider proposed cuts to the childcare provision.

South Tyneside Council extends Stanley’s nursery closure consultation

South Shields MP calls for Stanley’s to be saved in Parliament

Joanna Taylor, a mum-of-one from Hebburn, launched a petition calling for Stanley's to be saved.

Stanley’s nursery closures: What we know so far...

Gazette Editor Richard Ord and campaigner Joanna Taylor.

Why 'whirlwind' Joanna will not be ignored on Stanley's nurseries

The Save Our Stanley's campaign group have placed 402 pairs of children's shoes outside of South Shields Town Hall on Tuesday, July 14.

Campaigners place children’s shoes at South Shields Town Hall
Campaigns calling for Stanley’s to be saved have illustrated the impact it will have on children during a South Shields demonstration.
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Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, with campaigners from the Save Our Stanley's group.

MPs back calls to save the Stanley's childcare provision

Staff at NurseryTime on Beach Road celebrating their success.

South Shields nursery named as one of region's best by parents survey

Trade unions have called on South Tyneside Council to reconsider proposing cuts to Stanley's.

Trade unions call for South Tyneside Council to maintain Stanley’s

Kate Thompson has spoken of the impact that a potential Stanley's closure would have on securing an autism diagnosis for her two-year-old daughter, Lilly-Anne.

I won’t get an autism diagnosis for my daughter if Stanley’s closes

A protest has been held outside of South Shields Town Hall as campaigners call on Stanley's to be saved from cuts.

Protesters call for Council to back down on proposed Stanley’s cuts

‘No decision’ made as STANLEY's Daycare future remains in doubt

MPs express ‘serious concerns’ over proposed cuts to STANLEY's Daycare

High-quality wooden playsets designed for use in nurseries make for incredibly reliable and sturdy products for home use

Best early years toys and nursery play sets parents are buying

An 'adult diaper lover' with a "grotesque obsession" for soiled nappies has been caught riffling through strangers bins' in a sick bid to get her fix yet again.

Watch Shields' self-styled ‘adult baby nappy lover’ caught in the act

Abacus Day Nursery, on Station Road, in Hebburn.

Family-run Hebburn nursery is sold for the first time in 30 years

The Government has announced funding to bring new or expanded school-based nurseries to another 300 schools next year

Full list of North East schools about to offer new nursery places
The pilot promises a simplified school run for parents, and a seamless start to schooling for children 🎒
Amber Allott

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Parents can now claim 30 funded childcare hours a week – how to apply

These are some South Tyneside nurseries ranked, according to the daynurseries website ratings.

11 nursery schools ranked according to latest data

Harton Village Kindergarten, South Shields

Growing nursery planning bold revamp to give kids better play space

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Man head-butted another dad following an argument at Hebburn nursery

Check out the Ofsted nursery grades for all South Tyneside's nursery providers.

Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images

The Ofsted grades for all nurseries inspected this academic year

Bede Burn Kindergarten, in Jarrow, is celebrating achieving an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating.

Jarrow nursery celebrates an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection

A wonderful reminder of life in South Tyneside in 2014.

Ashfield Nursery's Class of 2014: 9 wonderful reminders

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Nurseries in Newcastle launch leading new early years curriculum

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Nurseries across Teesside launch leading new early years curriculum

Harking back to this wonderful scene at Harton Primary School in 2014.
Children were enjoying a production by a visiting company.

The Christmas show which thrilled the children at Harton Primary

Kate Osborne in action in Parliament.

Kate Osborne lauds the impact of Employment Rights Bill

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Plans have been submitted to convert this property, on Stanhope Road, in South Shields, into a HMO. Photo: Google Maps.

South Tyneside mum raises concerns over HMO plans in South Shields

Council encouraging public to consider a career in childcare

Abbi Taylor, also known as Martin Tarling, at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Trial set for defendant accused of dumping soiled nappies at nurseries

Elijah's first day nursery

LIFE IS LOVELY: It's a new start for Elijah

Children at Ashfield Nursery having fun at their graduation party

Ashfield Nursery's Graduation Day in 10 photos

From left: Sarah Thompson, Ellie Smith, Kerry Hall, Eamonn Gribben, Michelle Innes, Gayna Mavin, Lyndsey Hall and Sammy-Jo Bettley.

Early Learning Partnership given recognition after Ofsted ratings

Elijah on the swing with Bella

LIFE IS LOVELY: Elijah spends the weekend with the nursery toy bunny

Elijah heads off to nursery

Early Years Alliance, survey found nine out of 10 providers expect to increase fees, typically in April, and by an average of 8% - higher than in previous years.

New survey finds nursery fees to increase by 8% this year

Westoe Village Kindergarten manager Sammy Bettley said "emotions were through the roof" following their outstanding Ofsted judgement.

Emotions “through the roof” after nursery's outstanding Ofsted judgement

Memories from the playground in these retro South Tyneside photos.

9 photos of South Tyneside children having play fun in years gone by

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places

How to apply for free school meals during the third lockdown.

Here's how to claim free school meals during third national lockdown

Nurseries and playgroups are still allowed to open in lockdown - but is it safe?

What are the differences between this lockdown and the first imposed in March

What are the differences between this lockdown and the first imposed in March

Many childcare providers were closed during lockdown, but some parents still paid for their services despite nurseries not operating or their child being unable to attend (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries and childminders told to offer parents a refund if they paid during lo...

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