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 3-9.
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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Congratulations to our year 5&6s on their prize giving at 8billionideas Green My City event last week! Your sustainable ideas for the future are inspiring.
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Congratulations to our year 5&6s on their prize giving at 8billionideas Green My City event last week! Your sustainable ideas for the future are inspiring.
#thelondonacornschool #8billionideas #chatsworthschls #greenmycity
Well done to our Oak and Chestnut yr5/6 students today taking part in the Chatsworth Cricket Tournament! So proud of all hard work and effort.
Well done to our Oak and Chestnut yr5/6 students today taking part in the Chatsworth Cricket Tournament! So proud of all hard work and effort.
Happy Holidays from The London Acorn School!
Sunshine, dandelions and a very hungry caterpillar.
The London Acorn School’s parent and toddler group, Little Acorns, is a beautiful environment to relax with your child, meet other parents and carers, and learn seasonal crafts that connect us with nature.
For more information, check out Little Acorns on our website (link in bio).
#thelondonacornschool #littleacorns #steiner early years #montessori #pickler #mordenhallpark #parentandchild #babyclasseslondon
Sunshine, dandelions and a very hungry caterpillar.
The London Acorn School’s parent and toddler group, Little Acorns, is a beautiful environment to relax with your child, meet other parents and carers, and learn seasonal crafts that connect us with nature.
For more information, check out Little Acorns on our website (link in bio).
#thelondonacornschool #littleacorns #steiner early years #montessori #pickler #mordenhallpark #parentandchild #babyclasseslondon
Last we we held our annual May Festival. Despite the showers, the children (and parents/families) danced, laughed and celebrated the start of summer, followed by an international feast for all to enjoy! Photos courser of @agadslrphotography #thelondonacornschool #mordenhallpark #londonindependentschool #alternativeeducation
Last we we held our annual May Festival. Despite the showers, the children (and parents/families) danced, laughed and celebrated the start of summer, followed by an international feast for all to enjoy! Photos courser of @agadslrphotography #thelondonacornschool #mordenhallpark #londonindependentschool #alternativeeducation
A wonderful community celebration at our May Festival!
Despite the rain, students and parents took part with great spirit and commitment.
#thelondonacornschool #chatsworthschls #mayday #mayfestival
A wonderful community celebration at our May Festival!
Despite the rain, students and parents took part with great spirit and commitment.
#thelondonacornschool #chatsworthschls #mayday #mayfestival
Imagine if this was your child’s route to school…it could be at The London Acorn School situated in the heart of Morden Hall Park.
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Imagine if this was your child’s route to school…it could be at The London Acorn School situated in the heart of Morden Hall Park.
#thelondonacornschool #mordenhallpark #chatsworthschls #alternativeeducation #holisticschools #greenschools
On a rainy morning ,it`s even more special to receive lovely feedback from our visitors:
"Thank you for letting us have a concert at your wonderful school. It truly is a piece of heaven and everybody was so impressed by the atmosphere and the calmness that surrounded the whole area."
😊
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On a rainy morning ,it`s even more special to receive lovely feedback from our visitors:
"Thank you for letting us have a concert at your wonderful school. It truly is a piece of heaven and everybody was so impressed by the atmosphere and the calmness that surrounded the whole area."
😊
#thelondonacornschool #chatsworthschls
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Discover our unique curriculum that blends various teaching philosophies for students aged 3 to 9.
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Kind Words from Students, Parents, and Teachers
“The pace of it is really important. There’s not a sense of “we’re trying to catch up all the type.”
“They’re safe, they’re nurtured, they’re respected.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I don’t mind being a low-tech school because we do other exciting stuff instead, like making things in woodwork and forest school.”
“They love the learning. I think that’s fantastic. As a parent, I couldn’t want anything more for them.”
“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.”
“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 teachers are nice and helpful.”