Victoria Tuck - Childminder

29/08/2026

If back to school is on your mind already, you may well be a parent to a ND child, or a teacher 😜

As a parent to neurodiverse children and a practitioner supporting children back into the setting , it really is all about the 'calm' (and the good snacks 😉)

This page offers some wonderful advice to keep those mornings as calm as possible 🤗

What's the biggest thing that helps your child in the transition from holidays to school / childcare ?

School mornings can feel like a lot before the day has even properly begun — especially for a neurodivergent child who may already be managing transitions, sensory needs, executive functioning demands and anxiety about what lies ahead.

A few small changes can reduce the number of demands their brain has to process first thing. Preparing things the night before, keeping routines predictable, allowing extra transition time and using fewer words when stress is rising can all help make mornings feel more manageable.

It isn’t about creating a “perfect” morning. It’s about removing some of the pressure points where we can.

If you would like a copy of my BiteSize Guide to Back to School for the Neurodivergent Child, follow the page, like this post and let me know in the comments. All steps must be completed.

12/08/2026

Past parents - do you/your children have a favourite memory ? Or a favourite moment from their time here ?

If you haven't done so already please do leave a review 🤗

08/08/2026

With the summer holidays in full swing, it's time for a screen time check up 🤩

07/08/2026

One of the most enjoyed activities this term has been the dinosaur swamp 😀 Such a super sensory activity and the dinosaurs had an awesome adventure.
Chia seeds, food colouring and water 👌

Poppy seed heads make the most incredible natural paint stamps , the pattern they create is gorgeous. We also talked about colour mixing, and explored what happened when we mixed red and blue 💜

Balancing stones, chalk board mark making with chalk and paint brushes with water, playdough dinosaurs, row row your boat encouraging a love of rhyme time and creating teamwork and friendships. What's in the box 📦 👀 So great for taking turns, and increasing vocabulary. Flower cutting practice with scissors, and looking closely under the magnifying glasses. Water play, fishing game, ball throwing and catching, scooping bubbles with shells, talks of toast 😃, frogs, park trips, diggers discovering artifacts and dinosaur fossils buried in the sand.

What a busy time we've had learning whilst having the best fun 😁

07/08/2026

One of my favourite activities with the children is cooking. This time of year the garden is providing an abundance of apples, plums and figs. And all around on our walks there are berries galore 🤩

When picking the berries one little one reminded her friends to ' mind the prickles, careful of the spiky bits' We collected the big, red and green apples from the garden, counting them into the bowl.

We washed the fruit, looked up our recipe for crumble and went to the shop to buy our missing ingredients. The children had an amazing memory and recalled all the items we needed, even at home later that evening 👌

We then weighed ingredients, mixed, peeled and cut the fruit, mixed the crumble with our hands describing what it felt like, and waited for the fruit to stew in the slow cooker. The smell was amazing 🤗
The best bit ... trying it when it was cooked 🤗🤗

'Mummy makes crumble my house'
'Yummy'

07/08/2026

*ROAD CLOSURE*

Warren Road will be closed from Monday for approximately 3 weeks. Please use alternative route to the setting via Wear Bay Road

03/08/2026

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🌊 Jellyfish Update 🌊

We've had a number of reports from beachgoers this morning, and our lifeguards have also spotted Moon Jellyfish and Compass Jellyfish along the beach today.

🪼 Moon Jellyfish are generally harmless and fascinating to see, but please avoid touching them, even if they've washed ashore.

🪼 Compass Jellyfish can give a painful sting, so it's best to give them plenty of space and keep children and dogs away from any stranded jellyfish.

Our lifeguards are keeping an eye on the situation, so if you're unsure about anything or think you've spotted one, come and have a chat with us.

Have a fantastic day and stay safe! ☀️🌊

28/07/2026

Term time only funded spaces

First day back after the Summer holidays is

***MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER***

Hope you are all having a lovely Summer 💛

29/06/2026

This term is flying by, how are we are only a few weeks away from the Summer holidays ! I am always amazed looking back how much learning has been inspired and how much progress each child has made. I really do have the best job 🥰🥰
End of term is Tuesday 21st July for term time only children, and we will be saying goodbye to our friends moving onto pre-school 😢
Holiday spaces are pretty much full 🥰 Please do message with any last minute requests and I can let you know availability 🤗

22/06/2026

REMINDER

LAST DAY OF TERM

Last day of term for term time only funding is

** Tuesday 21st July **