Personal development in Watford

“We have loved our second time around with Clare at Baby Sensory. My eldest daughter started after lockdown 2020/2021 (and took her first steps to the welcome song!!) and my youngest is just about to finish having started in 2024. Highly recommend for anyone looking to make friends or have something to do while on mat leave.”

“A lot of good talent being supported here.”

“Stagecoach Watford has been an excellent place for my girls to showcase their talent. My eldest has additional needs, but that didn't stop Emily and her crew from bringing out the best in her. She wasn't hidden or given unnecessary roles. The team has found a way to include her in a way that she shines the brightest!! I was so sceptical initially to enrol her, but after 2 years now, I wish I had done it sooner!! Stagecoach has helped my daughter communicate and interact better with her peers. Her confidence has improved so much. She loves singing, dancing and acting! There is never a performance that I am not in bits!! (tears of joy!). The mainstream children are so well-behaved and have come to accept my girl. It is so beautiful to see how they all encourage her and give her a gentle nudge to fall in line. I think seeing her perform with the crew at His Majesty's Theatre recently tops it all! She loves going to Stagecoach, and I can not stop thanking Emily, Andrea, and other members of the Stagecoach Watford crew for being so amazing, professional, inclusive, nurturing, and creative. Well done to all of you, and thank you for the excellent work you do with our kids!!!”

“I couldn’t be happier with the care my child receives at Co-op childcare South Oxhey. The staff are incredibly warm and nurturing, and they always go above and beyond to make sure my child feels safe and happy. I’m so happy with the positive environment they’ve created.”

“Have worked with Mark Cassidy and his Team for many years now & they always have my back... Great Firm..”

“Sperate parati is - surely - better rendered "Prepare yourselves and hope for the best"?”

“I didnt know the teachers had such interesting names. Like Karen Dog.”

“A friend suggested to come to train, I tried a few sessions and fell in love with the community I was training with. The teachers were very helpful and showed me ways I can improve my body and martial art skills, if you had to choose a place to train, I’d train with these people.”

“My daughter attends The Dan Tien and thoroughly enjoys the chance to learn new skills, make friends and grow in confidence. In a world where there can be so much pressure on young people, it's great to be able to send her to such a warm and creative environment. Great for physical and emotional health. Teachers are awesome. High standard of performance all round”

“My dealings with Ashford & Partners has been in the capacity of supporting my mum who is their primary client. Neel Shah, of Ashford & Partners, has always shown the utmost respect and patience in meetings. He has had to talk us through complex scenarios but ensures that he takes the time to explain terminology in a way in which we can understand. My mother says of Ashford & Partners: "The service that I have received over a number of years has been very good. They reply promptly to my calls, and I am very satisfied with their answers to my questions. They have a friendly attitude and I always find them to be polite." Correspondence from Ashford & Simpson is always thorough, and requests for returns allow ample time. Any queries arising are always answered promptly and to our satisfaction. We have always found that we can trust Neel and his team to advise and act in mum's best interest. We look forward to continuing this positive relationship with Ashford & Partners.”

“Our daughter (now in year 8) has been at Edge Grove since year 6 having spent all her previous schooling in the French system. We joined the school at a time when the new headmaster, Me Evans, was still putting in place his vision, but we felt that he knew exactly what he was wanting to do, and we completely bought into that vision. We have not been disappointed. The pastoral care has been first rate, particularly helping our daughter in the transition to a British Independent school. From what we have seen, any pastoral issues are dealt with speedily and sensitively. Great emphasis is put on politeness and creating the right environment for learning, whilst enjoying everything that the school has to offer. The education curriculum is innovative, supportive and stretching, and the school is doing a fantastic job of supporting all year 8 pupils in preparation for CE, truly differentiating based on the schools they are applying to and the exams they will be taking. Extra-curriculum activities are great too - the Director of Music is fantastic and the improvement in the quality of all school music activities has been marked, while the head of girls' games is really raising the bar too. Staff go beyond what one might expect and respond rapidly and helpfully to any questions or concerns. The parent community is friendly and welcoming. The school certainly deserves its recent rating of Excellent in all regards from the Independent Schools Inspection. I highly recommend the school to any prospective parent.”

“Great school my granddaughter is very happy.”

“We rented a property through Lawton Prior & Mecklenburgh Ltd- they have been amazing throughout. Chelsie and the team are professional and responsive. Any queries or issues were responded to and resolved immediately. From the start of our tenancy to the end they have been lovely people to deal with- responsive and efficient. Highly recommended!”

“Lovely restaurant in a very nice location. The food is amazing, cooked on the location and served by the future chefs of the country. They create their own daily menu, serve mouthwatering food and provide an impeccable service. The experience starts at the entrance with a very warm welcome and just flows through naturally during the three course dining experience. The place is popular and booked weeks in advance, so please call ahead. They also do lovely activities like chocolate classes, cake making and cake decoration- which are also highly recommended.”

“Really good club to train at, fantastic instructors. Would really recommend it for anyone wanting to get into martial arts.”

Based in Watford, Luisa Urey Vocalise Counselling provides essential mental health support to the local community. The practice offers a secure environment for individuals and families navigating complex emotional landscapes. Key services include specialized therapy for crippling anxiety and trauma recovery. The practitioner also assists families through the process of obtaining ASD diagnoses for children. Support is tailored to help improve parent-child relationships by fostering mutual understanding.

“Very good nursery I put my daughter for 3 years she loved the place good support staff and manger are good ,zahoa she good listening I recommend to families”

Dr Wolfgang Muller is a highly respected consultant paediatrician based at the Northwick Park Hospital site in Harrow. He provides expert medical care for children and adolescents, serving families across the Greater London area. The practice specializes in comprehensive child health assessments and the management of complex paediatric conditions. Dr Muller offers dedicated diagnostic testing and ensures that parents receive test results and updates promptly. His approach focuses on providing reasonable, evidence-based advice that is crucial for a child's long-term development.

“Teachers are annoying sometimes”

““Inspiring our children and community to be the very best that they can be!” As a Trustee I feel really privileged and proud to be involved in this journey. “Inclusive” is not only our name but core to everything we do to help our community fulfil the hopes and dreams of our children. Every day our 3 Watford primary schools – Beechfield, Cherry Tree and Laurance Haines work closely together to create great opportunities which inspire our pupils to learn and develop skills to adapt and succeed in our ever changing world. Each school is very much a part of the local community with its own distinct characteristics and curriculum –we don’t believe that one size fits all but a nurturing philosophy underlines everything we do. As part of a group of schools we provide opportunities for our children to participate and share in exciting projects across the schools – whether sporting, outdoors or creative - for example our art display in Watford Museum or the more recent song written and performed to celebrate and thank Covid-19 key workers. Supporting our people to succeed is a core belief and strength – we are lucky to include former pupils among our teaching staff! Working together enables the sharing and development of best practice whilst addressing workload too. Good career progression is available across the Trust schools. “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together – African Proverb”

“Highly passionate, motivated, friendly fun-loving and enthusiastic teachers. We look forward to the classes every week.”

Susan Woolnough Counselling offers professional therapeutic services located on The Parade in the heart of Watford. This practice provides a discreet and comfortable environment for individuals seeking mental health support. The service is led by an experienced practitioner with an extensive background in both the NHS and charity sectors. Clients can access one-on-one counselling sessions tailored to their specific emotional and psychological needs. The practice focuses on creating a safe space where visitors can feel at ease from their very first contact.