Curriculum development in Richmond

“Outdoor Owls is just not a nursery, they offer a very inclusive and holistic way to explore the beautiful world we inhabit and they do it with so much presence and love. This has been so important in the development of our child.Though it has only been few months, the changes we get to see in him are profound. The way his sense of expression and self confidence has developed in this relatively short period of time is incredible. He has started to tell stories, make new friends and get comfortable with new people around. Everytime we pick and drop him the space feels so alive! The enthusiasm of the children mixed with the freshness of nature, it is always a treat to be in that energetic space even for few minutes. A lot of work and effort goes into being around and manage so many kids in the outdoors, but the teachers do it so effortlessly. They are so committed to their wellbeing. They are the perfect nurtures and a home away from home. Outdoors has been very important to us growing up so we were very excited for our child but Outdoor Owls turned out to be much more than what we expected, they are a perfect place to lay the foundation. I would highly recommend sending kids to an actual forest school/nursery like Outdoor Owls for a holistic physical, mental and emotional development.”

“Both my daughters have been to Katey's House in Ham - I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. It's such a wonderful place for the little ones to thrive. It's in a lovely setting with access to lots of green space; the kids learn about all sorts of fascinating things and even grow their own food and bake their own bread every Friday. The staff are both professional and warm with the children and give you every confidence in their level of care. The preparation for "big school" is also excellent - with an adorable graduation ceremony and lots of talking to prepare them for the milestone. In short, so much effort goes into making the children feel loved and happy, and both my daughters have thrived there.”

“Offers Art, Design and craft Lesuire and Qualification courses in the heart of Richmond”

“My youngest daughter went to this Saturday school a year and a half ago after covid. My daughter was 7 years old at that time and she completely resisted the language. Online lessons, she cried and sat on the floor at the table, for lessons at home, it was difficult for us with the schedule and we decided to set aside Saturday for studying the Russian language in classes. My daughter is making great progress, she has a girlfriend there, she goes to school with pleasure. Administrator Olga is very responsive and attentive, helps us decide cottages and questions. We have a very positive experience.”

“PQA Richmond is simply the best performing school that both my daughters have attended. They have been at PQA Richmond for over five years and have loved every minute of it. Oliver and his team of teachers are outstanding, very attentive, approachable and caring. They create a warm environment where your child is always encouraged and supported in building their confidence to reach their goals. My daughters have had the opportunity to perform in the West End, Richmond theatre, Ham House (Shakespeare in the park), and many other prestigious venues. They have been involved in many musical theatre performances, as well as film making, both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes; directing, editing, make up and set design. The practical application of creative training that goes into creating full productions from start to finish is one that has given immeasurable value and skills to my daughters and all the young actors and film makers there.The school develops their skills in a completely immersive way, which incentivises them to explore technique, take risks and really take charge of their own development as creatives. PQA Richmond is a wonderful community to be part of and my daughters have formed many strong friendships there, as well as developing great performing arts skill. Above all, they have learned that it is all about teamwork, no one role is rated above another, everyone counts and the young actors are incredibly supportive of each other’s successes, this is due to the excellent example set by Oliver and his team of teachers; they are a constant font of inspiration. Thank you for being such stars!”

“My son goes to this school and he's very happy. The headmaster Mr Mundy-Castle is a very positive and inspiring man. The progression this school is going through is quite brilliant. I have no doubt that RPA will go from Good to Outstanding in the next Ofsted report and it doesn't surprise me more and more East Sheen and Barnes families are now sending their kids here. Sixth Form students are now leaving here to go to Oxford. I felt compelled to leave a review because all the One Star reviews I'm reading on here don't seem to ring true with what we're seeing.”

“Both my children have loved going to nursery here. The staff are lovely and speak to the children with kindness and respect. All the rooms lead out onto the gardens and the kids have a lot of space to play on bikes. My eldest learnt how to ride a balance bike at nursery. The food is fresh, delicious and filling. Most importantly my daughter is happy and loves attending nursery. Keep up the good work”

“A lovely inclusive community school in a beautiful Victorian building”

“Fantastic school, does a good Job of teaching it's pupils I recommend this every parent”

“I have two boys at Marshgate Primary School since Reception, now in Year 5 and Year 3. I am very happy with the school. The teachers are amazing, encouraging and providing extra support when needed and they try their best to boost children's confidence. They are always available for a chat. All support staff are great, from teaching assistants to office staff, always helpful and friendly. I also like the community spirit and all events PSA is working really hard to organise. I would recommend this school to anyone.”

“A school with a heart! Both of my children have been lucky enough to attend Holy Trinity. Excellent teachers, who go above and beyond. This year during homeschooling the online teaching was exceptional. My oldest has just left to attend secondary school and we feel she was really well prepared for the transition from primary school. I couldn’t recommend it enough!”

“As someone who has worked with young people at an academic level before, I congratulate all teachers at Stegecoach Kew. My son is 11 y and English is his second language. He enjoyed every workshop he attended. Indeed, the Stagecoach Kew became a place my son wanted to go to every day. There are hearty, cheerful workshops and teachers that I can sincerely recommend to every parent, that add enthusiasm to children's lives, and support children's social, academic and most importantly pedagogical development.”

“My daughter was at KISH for over two years and she loved it! The staff are caring, the educational programme excellent and I love the forest school concept. Can highly recommend them.”

“Hi my name is Katharina, I am a university student studying early childhood education and part of my study is to do some work experience in an educational setting. I chose to work at the Monkey puzzle Nursery in Sheen because it’s close to my university, safe, it’s a nice area, a small nursery too that has every age group and the team that works there is super friendly and makes you feel like you are part of their little family.”

“A very nice, happy, welcoming school with great, facilities and helpful teachers when I was a student there. A brand new building is being constructed on site at the moment so I suspect it will be even better in the future.”

“Great school, very professional staff and amazing curriculum”

“Small school.. great teachers and lovely environment”

“Best school if you want your child to have a great start in life - they give your child the life skills they need. My child was successful and happy there!”

“Our son attends Kew Montessori and we simply couldn’t be happier. He runs through the doors every morning, excited to see his teachers who greet him with cuddles, love and laughter. We feel very safe and secure in the knowledge that our son is confidently learning, happy and beautifully cared for every day. It’s brilliantly run and the office staff are always helpful and kind. We look forward to our second child attending in the future.”