School's Out at Backworth Park

27/08/2026

If your child is anxious about school, or cannot go to school at all, read our tips and advice on how you can support their mental health.

17/08/2026

👩‍🏫 Is your child starting school in September? Help them get excited by borrowing a 'Ready for School Bag' from one of North Tyneside Community Hubs and Libraries!

📚 Each bag contains stories to share, exploring what it's like to go to 'big' school. The bags are available to loan from Killingworth, North Shields, Wallsend and Whitley Bay Community Hubs and Libraries, and can be ordered from any of the other nine branch libraries.

24/07/2026

Award nominations
Going over and beyond
Making an amazing difference
Outstanding contribution
Best dancer
Best singer
Team player
Most improved practitioner
Employee of the year
Managers award

Well done everyone. We appreciate everything that you do for the nursery, the children and the families. From Laura and Alaine 😀

24/07/2026

Training day 2026. Moving and handling training from Tiger Lily, SEND training around the graduated approach from Judith Rose and curriculum training from Joanne and Brogan, lunch and refreshments, team building activities and Awards. A big thank you from Laura and Alaine 😀

10/07/2026

A big shout out to Emma on her graduation day 🎉🎉🎉

10/07/2026

A big shout out to Katie on her graduation day 🎉🎉

09/07/2026

17/06/2026

20/04/2026

‼️‼️‼️ PLEASE READ ‼️‼️‼️
For the last four years we've hosted school meet-ups for little ones heading into reception or school nursery, giving children and parents the chance to meet, connect, and make those first-day nerves a little easier for everyone. 🌟
Last year over 50 schools were involved, with teachers, headteachers and PTA members getting in touch to share the meet-ups with their new starters and join us themselves. The response was incredible and we loved seeing so many new friendships form before the school gates even opened!
This year we want to make it even bigger and better, and we're starting early to spread the word.
This year we need YOU! 🫵
👉 Like and share this post with anyone who has a little one starting school this year
👉 Share with anyone who has links to schools who can help spread the word
👉 Comment below with the schools you'd love to see a meet-up for
👉 If you're a teacher or school staff member who'd like to get involved, please DM us!
The more people we can reach, the better the experience for the children. Let's make this the best year yet! 🎒✨
I can't wait to hear from you all,
Amy 🌸