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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`Tis the season to go to the theatre!
Our Juniors are off to the Polka Theatre today to watch The Snow Queen.
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`Tis the season to go to the theatre!
Our Juniors are off to the Polka Theatre today to watch The Snow Queen.
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Sometimes a simple gift of a hand rolled beeswax candle and an apple holder can bring joy to our students lives at this time of year.
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Sometimes a simple gift of a hand rolled beeswax candle and an apple holder can bring joy to our students lives at this time of year.
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There are wonders to be discover in nature even at this time of year.
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There are wonders to be discover in nature even at this time of year.
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Happy Advent! Wishing everyone a lovely festive season.
All our Little Acorns, Kindergarten and Junior children enjoyed a magical Advent Spiral yesterday to celebrating dining the light within us at this dark time of year.
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Happy Advent! Wishing everyone a lovely festive season.
All our Little Acorns, Kindergarten and Junior children enjoyed a magical Advent Spiral yesterday to celebrating dining the light within us at this dark time of year.
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Beautiful artwork of The London Acorn School created by pupils throughout the school!
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Beautiful artwork of The London Acorn School created by pupils throughout the school!
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A day spent in Kindergarten is a day spent painting, playing, reading, being outdoors, baking, making crafts, having meals, doing maths, learning phonics, learning woodwork, and so much more!
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A day spent in Kindergarten is a day spent painting, playing, reading, being outdoors, baking, making crafts, having meals, doing maths, learning phonics, learning woodwork, and so much more!
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Woodland Craft is an opportunity for all our Juniors to spend time in Nature, learn risk-management and breath fresh air.
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Woodland Craft is an opportunity for all our Juniors to spend time in Nature, learn risk-management and breath fresh air.
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It is lovely to see children take pride in their written work from their handwriting to their drawing. We hope these books will be opened up and enjoyed in years to come.
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It is lovely to see children take pride in their written work from their handwriting to their drawing. We hope these books will be opened up and enjoyed in years to come.
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Kind Words from Students, Parents, and Teachers
“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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“They’re safe, they’re nurtured, they’re respected.”
“The pace of it is really important. There’s not a sense of “we’re trying to catch up all the type.”
“The teachers are nice and helpful.”
“And the teachers aren’t strict and are very helpful and jolly.”
“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 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.”
“They love the learning. I think that’s fantastic. As a parent, I couldn’t want anything more for them.”
