Broadhurst School vs Ready Steady Go

[sarahwelch1987]

Does anyone have any insight into Broadhurst School vs Ready Steady Go?

[LouMumsnet]

Bumping this for you, OP.

[CMIA]

We sent our child to Broadhurst within the last few years and did baby classes at Ready Steady Go many years ago. The pros of Broadhurst (for me): they prepare children well for selective preps without being pushy (although they seem to refer a lot of little ones to expensive speech therapists), they have strong relationships with selective preps, wonderful teachers, and the school attracts involved parents. The cons (for me): alleged mistreatment of teachers lead to a mass exodus over the last few years, a difficult headmistress, and an overwhelming sense that management primarily cares about profits since the current proprietor took over the school several years ago..The parents I have seen with kids there now say it is getting worse and they are looking forward to leaving. Ready Steady Go has a reputation for being a caring place that is not overly concerned with prepping kids for assessments..hope this helps.

[MuswellHillMum0802]

Hi we also sent our children to Broadhurst and agree with CMIA. Although many teachers have been leaving in recent years I found the ones coming in to replace them have been very good. So this has helped keep the standards high. And yes I agree they manage to teach a lot to young kids without being pushy. It's all play based learning.

Ready Steady Go I think is freer in terms of the curriculum. My friend's son went there and he enjoyed it but it's a little different from preparing for the 4+ assessments.

Perhaps register and visit both and see what you think? You can usually get a feel of the place and if it's right for you.

There's also this article that has a rundown of good nurseries in North London if you needed more ideas: www.masandpas.com/nurseries-in-north-london/

Hope this helps.