Parent involvement in London

“My son started attending the nursery when he turned 2. He had a speech delay and struggled with social play. It only took a month for me to see how much of an astounding effect Ihsan had on my son. He started talking more, playing with other kids, listening to instructions etc and a major part of this development was the staff at Ihsan nursery. They also supported him with the local SENCO and support plan meetings with me and his key carer. This made me feel so assured that the areas where my son needs assistance in developing would be focused on and worked on during his time at nursery. It wasn’t just as if I was leaving my son with babysitters but I was taking him to a nursery that actually considers and really cares about helping children develop essential skills and qualities that will help them for the rest of their lives. I also used to take my twin daughters to the stay and play from when they were around 1 till they were ready to join the nursery. They absolutely loved it. I would go almost everyday and they had different themed activities, friendly staff and a clear routine (play, clean up, circle time) which really helped my daughters once they started nursery at Ihsan. My kids love it at Ihsan and I’m so proud that they are part of the Ihsan family.”

“Great community hub for children and families.”

“Sutherland has been a great nursery! Our son really enjoyed his time there, but he had to leave due to relocation. The highlight was the staff who were very kind and sweet. My son settled very well after a couple of weeks. He often wanted a morning cuddle from the staff with a smile on his face when I dropped him off in the morning. They did lots of fun activities, like making cards, costume party, celebration for national book day and sensory activities. The management team is very responsive. When I asked about the dietary plan and requested more meals with meat/fish, they acted in a few days to increase to 4 days/week with meat/fish. We also like their onsite kitchen so all the food could be prepared freshly for our son :) Their financial manager Julia is very friendly and helpful. She usually replies my email promptly with detailed answers. When my son needed to leave after giving notice, they made some adaptation for our schedule and waived some of the fee. That was very appreciated! We were a bit shocked by the 48hr quarantine policy regardless of the child's illness. That was challenging for us as two full-time working parents, but the manager said that policy will be reviewed in the future. Overall, our experience with Sutherland was great!”

“My daughter had a fantastic experience with Bright Kids in the baby room. The whole team, especially her key person, were brilliant and she learnt so much during her time there. One of the saddest things about moving from the area was leaving nursery!”

“I have just left Bedfont primary and it is the best place you could ever go. I used to go to another school and moved when I was in year 5.Everyone from Bedfont primary was so welcoming,kind and thoughtful and they were so helpful. If i had any problem there was someone who you could talk to any time. When I moved to year 6 I knew it would get harder from the SAT’s but all the teachers would say is you can only do your best and whatever you get we will be proud of you!That made keep on pushing to do my best and the next thing I know is I did really well on my tests and that’s all thanks to my year 6 teacher Mrs Bissel,Mrs Thorn,Mr Mcallan and most thanks goes to my amazing teacher Miss Roberts! I had only been there for a year and a half and it already felt like home and it felt we were all a big family and I loved that .So please go to Bedfont primary because I want it to grow and help more and more children.”

“I have been in Deansfiald since Nursary & now im in year 6. There are 2 big words that i have to say about this School. Its a GAME CHANGER!”

“My daughter started nursery last week, for the two days she has been there, she enjoyed. She tells me alot of good things that's she's learnt. I am glad she's loving it Thanks for your support”

“Our daughter has been at Fountain Montessori Colindale for 2 years and we have seen the significant development in her. From learning how to walk, to being very independent, it's clear the great impact that nursery has had. The staff are very friendly and keep us updated with Sia's progress, along with photos sent through the app. I would highly recommend this particular nursery.”

“I am in year 6 now and lea valley is a great school for me , the teachers are awesome”

“The school is very open to new ideas and suggestions. I have found that the staff are welcoming, polite and hard working. my daughter enjoys going there. The secondary section of the school is new and i can see that the headmaster and the rest of the staff are trying to improve all areas of the school. I think the school needs more help and input from parents.”

“Great nursery! Great communication and support. My children’s needs are always met.”

“My daughter has been going to this nursery since we came out of the first lockdown and she absolutely loves it. We haven't had any negative experiences or reasons to complain. The first time we went to view the nursery, we were amazed at the space the children have to play and explore. The staff are always welcoming and ready to have a chat about your child's progress. A lot of times when my daughter comes back from nursery, she role plays her experience with her dolls and teddy bears like she is teaching them, that really helps me to see how she is developing. I am grateful for the teachers and the work they are doing. As a parent, I have the comfort in knowing that Ethelred Nursery is providing the best environment for my daughters growth right now.”

“My child has been attending this nursery for just over 2 years and has moved from the baby room all the way up to preschool. The nursery space is well organized giving kids enough room to have different activities and is much roomier than other nurseries I’ve seen. The menu has enough variety to allow kids to get used to different cuisines. Most importantly, the staff that work here really love their jobs and genuinely care for the kids. They have taken on board any special request I have had from bottle feeding changes, dropping a dummy all the way to massively contributing to successful potty training. Its always a worry when leaving your child somewhere and as a parent you can always find something to worry about but I honestly get the impression they have my child’s best interests at heart always, for me, irrespective of how well the nursery is run it’s the people that make this place feel like an extended family and gives me the confidence that this is the best place for my child. We have also worked closely with the SEN co-ordinator who has been fantastic at making sure my child was referred where needed and gets the support required. I would highly recommend this nursery.”

“It is one of the best nursery in Uxbridge. All the members are very supportive,friendly and very attentive . Both kids love going here. They are very happy and have excelled.”

“My son has just finished his first year, I was super nervous about leaving him for the first time but I knew every time I left he was being well cared for. I viewed 10 other play schools/nurseries and none of them compared to the warm feeling at St Andrews. My son tells me about the different things they explore each term and how much fun he has had, especially in the giant sand pit. All the staff are amazing and you can tell they love all the children, my son especially loves his key worker Zoe and constantly talks about her! We look forward to returning in the new year!”

“I’m absolutely happy with this nursery. My first daughter attended there already and I was through out so happy that my youngest is attending now as well since 1 1/2 years. She was very shy as she started. If I would go out with her to the playground for example she would not play anywhere where other children were queuing because she was so shy, she preferred playing all by herself, since she is attending sunflower nursery she is outgoing, she is very social and made many friends. The stuff is lovely, they are so very committed and absolutely love what they are doing. They have always a open ear for any concerns or questions and are always doing their very best to help. They learning with the children in a fun environment and about many different topics, sometimes a new topic comes out of interest the children have shown in a conversation. Now my daughter did not just learn the usual like letters and numbers and seasons, they learned about space, people who help and many things more. I love that my daughter at her young age has already a wide spectrum of knowledge and sunflower nursery deserve a big praise for this. They do a extraordinary job and I would always choose them again.”

“Two of my children attend here one in baby room and one in pre-school and I have had no issues, I am really happy with the care given to my children and the communication I receive. Both my children love the staff, are well-settled and looked after. I have a very good relationship with the managers who always accomodate my requests. I am pleased with this nursery and would recommend it to others :)”

“Lovely staff and classes for babies. Good meet and greet if you want to meet new mothers. Coffee and biscuits free.”

“Amazing group, been there since I was a beaver Would recommend!!”

“Great place for babies and toddlers to have free fun while learning and being engaged. They are different activities on difference days. The staff are friendly too.”

“Nice stuff,good place,good activities,also clean”

“Even though travelling here by car can be a nightmare during peak hours, the center itself is in a good location with a playground and greenery all around it. The staff were polite, friendly and very helpful with our appointment there.”

“I'm thrilled with RIMU Music Day Nursery! The staff are wonderful, my child is always happy, and the constant updates and observations on Famly are a great touch. Highly recommended!”

“A great school, nurturing but at the same time challenging children’s capabilities, whilst teaching solid Christian ethos. During lockdown the school carried on teaching via zoom every day, which was amazing and very important for the children's development. My son loved going to BWI :-)”

“I love this place because it is my school”

“We feel incredibly blessed to have found The Gower School - Montessori Nursery! From day one, the staff has been nothing short of amazing. All of the teachers are true professionals — caring, kind and enthusiastic — with a genuine passion for teaching (not only children but their parents as well. We found their lectures and courses very useful). Core day activities, music, ballet, sports, forest school, French - everything is excellent. They go above and beyond to ensure that each child is not only happy and comfortable but also continuously progressing. We are grateful for how supportive they’ve been during the sometimes difficult settling-in process with our younger daughter, always providing patience and understanding. It truly feels like they are part of our family. We're especially grateful for the support the staff provided in helping our older daughter prepare for her 4+ assessments. Thanks, in large part, to their dedication and expertise, she was accepted into the top selective schools in North London. A huge “thank you” to everyone at the nursery for taking such wonderful care of our precious children! I firmly believe this is the best nursery in London.”

“My son has been going to this nursery for a few months now, I was very scared and worried before he started as he'd always been with me only for 14 months but they made him feel like at home, he's been happy and cheerful everyday he went in, he's having fun and everyone has such a care with him and his needs. They are very patient with my requests and they are very thoughtful in sending me pictures and updating me, when I leave him crying they reassure me with pictures that he's well and having a good day. They update the app regularly so I can easily track how much he eats and sleep as well as giving me a thorough handover at pick up. They also make regular observations and reports tracking his development, as much as he was ready to walk, it took him going into nursery and seeing the other kids to give him the courage to take his first steps. Every single person has been fantastic and I'm very happy and grateful for everyone taking care of my little boy but I want to give a special thanks to his room leader Jade for the care she puts into taking care of him and the other children as well.”

“The most wonderful nursery! Our little boy has developed and learnt so much there. He absolutely loves going to nursery. They love and care for the children so well. He blows them kisses goodbye at pick up. I completely trust them and appreciate all their hard work. I could go on and on. The main thing I’ll say is that I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Kindred. Very professional, warm and friendly, excellent care. You won’t regret sending your children to them. We love it there and think all the staff are fantastic. Thank you!”

“Great structured learning for children. Teachers who actually care about the school and the children. Amazing grounds.”

“Brilliant school my daughter loves it there x”