Schools & Childcare
Schools and Childcare
There are fantastic education facilities for your children while you are at work.
Schools
Many excellent schools exist in both the state and private sectors.
Lists of state schools are available from:
- Newcastle City Council
- North Tyneside Council
- Northumberland County Council
- Durham County Council
- Sunderland County Council
- South Tyneside Council
A list of independent schools is available from the Independent Schools Council.

Childcare
Located adjacent to the Newcastle University campus is the Childsplay Nursery. This is an independent nursery, popular with staff, run by a parents' co-operative.
The University offers childcare vouchers. Staff buy these via a 'salary sacrifice' arrangement.
Advice, information and contact details for childcare facilities are available from: