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Any pre-school experiences with RSG/Hampstead Hill/Broadhurst?

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Jaylden · 22/01/2024 19:32

Hey lovely mums: has anyone sent their kids to any of the following pre-schools? RSG/Hampstead Hill/Broadhurst

What has your experience been?

We noticed that only Broadhurst do 4+ prep which is a bit unfortunate. On the flip side, we really liked the “wholesome” approach that HH and RSG appear to have.

Appreciate your insights! Thank you

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preppingforlife · 08/02/2024 19:25

It's just very results driven and v academic from basically the start

preppingforlife · 08/02/2024 19:25

Not saying it isn't gentle but there are definitely more easy going places that also achieve well

mummyfromabroad · 09/02/2024 13:07

nordiclondonmum · 07/02/2024 14:37

This is so nice to hear! I’ve liked RSG (did the ABC groups) from the start and still thinking about sending my daughter there. However I wasn’t 100% sure about the set up in primrose hill but kind of want to see St. John’s wood terrace up and running before deciding.

I visited clowns and although I did like it there’s a part of me who thinks it a bit too young for them to be so academic (probably the scandi in me haha).

out of curiosity - what did you not like about broadhurst?

BH had very limited outdoor time and was too academic. RSG is the opposite and spend lot of time outdoors. They also have forest schools on Friday as and when possible. Our main reason for leaving was we were having problem with the management. Teachers at BH in my son's class were very nice and caring. They have a new headmistress now so things might have changed for good.

GaliaK · 27/02/2024 17:12

mummyfromabroad · 06/02/2024 22:37

We were at Broadhurst and had a horrible experience. I moved my son to RSG last year in the middle of the year. It is such a lovely nursery, I cannot explain it in words how nice that place is for kids that young to develop and grow. Also my son just completed his 4+ assessment and got into two top schools.

Could I ask why you left Broadhurst? We are considering the nursery for our daughter... thank you

mummyfromabroad · 27/02/2024 21:49

GaliaK · 27/02/2024 17:12

Could I ask why you left Broadhurst? We are considering the nursery for our daughter... thank you

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Can you please pm me?

Child2016 · 12/03/2024 10:30

ItsrElative · 03/02/2024 13:23

Sorry to jump on this .. Have any of you seen Ivy House School? It used to be St Anthony’s School For Girls but is now coed and has no religious affiliation.
I went to their open day and thought it was brilliant. My child is only 1 years old so I’ll be looking at their Nursery - they go from 2-11. Their Nursery is clean and all the children have specialist teaching even in Nursery !

I also looked at Clowns , it’s good for 4+ but it has a long waiting list!

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We have two daughters at Ivy House (nursery and Y1) and cannot be more happy with the school. Girls LOVE going to school and teachers/headteacher are inspiring. Feel free to PM me if you'd like more detail.

familyguy83 · 07/02/2025 13:40

preppingforlife · 07/02/2024 16:08

clowns is actually very gentle, particularly compared to broadhurst/hampstead hill

And what about Mulberry and Ivy school?

preppingforlife · 07/02/2025 15:37

I've heard good things about Ivy House despite PE ownership. Dont have huge view on Mulberry

familyguy83 · 07/02/2025 19:08

preppingforlife · 07/02/2025 15:37

I've heard good things about Ivy House despite PE ownership. Dont have huge view on Mulberry

Thanks. Do they prep for 4+?

preppingforlife · 08/02/2025 13:45

familyguy83 · 07/02/2025 19:08

Thanks. Do they prep for 4+?

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no

notatigermom · 26/02/2025 16:01

Since a lot of parents here and on other threads have mentioned tutoring at 4+/7+/11+, can I ask what institutions are providing this tutoring and how many hours of tutoring is required overall?

preppingforlife · 03/03/2025 11:08

there is no tutoring required at 4+!! please do not do this!

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