The London Acorn School
Based in a cosy cottage, nestled between a rose garden and meandering stream in 125 acres of National Trust parkland, we have created a nurturing, holistic school. Our gentle, alternative approach limits screen time and emphasises a connection with nature; fostering curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning for children aged 3-11.
Less pressure. More balance.
We believe that one day, this child-centred approach won’t represent an alternative but the norm.
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Across the school, we are busy planting seeds at the moment. We are delighted that our parent community tidied our allotment space so that we can grow and harvest our own produce. How rewarding for young children to see the tangible results of their attention, care and perseverance. #thelondonacornschool #mordenhallpark #alternativeeducation #forestschool
Across the school, we are busy planting seeds at the moment. We are delighted that our parent community tidied our allotment space so that we can grow and harvest our own produce. How rewarding for young children to see the tangible results of their attention, care and perseverance. #thelondonacornschool #mordenhallpark #alternativeeducation #forestschool
Welcome back to the Summer Term at The London Acorn School. It promises to be full of sunshine, wholesome learning and laughter. The heart of childhood.
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Welcome back to the Summer Term at The London Acorn School. It promises to be full of sunshine, wholesome learning and laughter. The heart of childhood.
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As Ramadan draws to an end, may the spirit of Eid fill your heart with happiness and your home with laughter 💜
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As Ramadan draws to an end, may the spirit of Eid fill your heart with happiness and your home with laughter 💜
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From all of us here at The London Acorn School, we wish you a very Happy Easter Holiday from when we break up tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March until Tuesday 16th April.
Have a lovely sunny time!
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From all of us here at The London Acorn School, we wish you a very Happy Easter Holiday from when we break up tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March until Tuesday 16th April.
Have a lovely sunny time!
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There`s nothing quite like foraging for and making wild garlic pesto in the woods on a sunny spring afternoon.
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There`s nothing quite like foraging for and making wild garlic pesto in the woods on a sunny spring afternoon.
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Easter is around the corner, warmer days are ahead, and spring is full of new beginnings.
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Easter is around the corner, warmer days are ahead, and spring is full of new beginnings.
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The imagination is a muscle that needs to be exercised to remain healthy. Come and join us next Wednesday morning for our Window into Kindergarten experience to find out how we do just that. Email littleacorns@thelondonacornschool.co.uk to book your place. #thelondonacornschool #steinerkindergarten #montessorinursery
The imagination is a muscle that needs to be exercised to remain healthy. Come and join us next Wednesday morning for our Window into Kindergarten experience to find out how we do just that. Email littleacorns@thelondonacornschool.co.uk to book your place. #thelondonacornschool #steinerkindergarten #montessorinursery
Team work makes a dream work!
Have a lovely weekend.
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Team work makes a dream work!
Have a lovely weekend.
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Kind Words from Students, Parents, and Teachers
“We are not only blending curricula together, but we are trying to pioneer an education system that just doesn’t exist. But we’re still hitting those key targets and I think what’s really important for parents to know is that we’re not just making it up as we go. We’ve taken the best of the Steiner curriculum, of the Swedish Forest School curriculum, and of the national curriculum.”
“The pace of it is really important. There’s not a sense of “we’re trying to catch up all the type.”
“They love the learning. I think that’s fantastic. As a parent, I couldn’t want anything more for them.”
“It’s a really beautiful alternative approach to education. It allows our kids to grow up in their own time and their own space and explore whatever they’re interested in and grow up in a really beautiful place as well, which is really important.”
“The teachers are nice and helpful.”
“They really like the fact that they can be outdoors quite a lot…And they really…have a good connection with the teachers. And they really kind of feel very bonded and connected to them.”
“And the teachers aren’t strict and are very helpful and jolly.”
“I like that there’s not too many people in the classes because…it’s easier for teachers and we can have more time with each other.”
“Every morning [my son’s] teacher checks in with all the students in the class, checks how they’re feeling and helps them to kind of build that confidence and that happiness for them to grow and develop every day.”
“They’re safe, they’re nurtured, they’re respected.”
“I don’t mind being a low-tech school because we do other exciting stuff instead, like making things in woodwork and forest school.”
