Press

‘Certainly many wealthy parents believe in the importance of tutoring children early. Highly sought-after nurseries such as Strawberry Fields…in the well-heeled parts of central and west London boast long waiting lists for places for two to five-year olds…The aim is to propel them into one of the equally competitive pre-preps, such as Wetherby and Kensington, when they are five. A good nursery is the first rung of a ladder that will take a child to the best public schools.”

SUNDAY TIMES

 

“Maureen Turner, a gentle unimpeachably discreet head who believes her celebrity-magnet nursery is the best kept secret in London. As if. Parents increasingly make a pilgrimage from Mayfair and St John’s Wood to Strawberry Fields, attracted by the stellar reputation. Registration forms are usually couriered over hours after birth. Ofsted rates this slick operation as all-round outstanding. Maureen’s motto is a ‘classroom is the third teacher’, so her spacious, welcoming rooms are super-stimulating; lots of interactive boards and ‘imagination stations’. It’s all very hands on in a non-sticky way. Music is said to be the best in London, and pupils move on to the top preps. There’s a sparking parental social scene too: quiz nights, cocktails, even clubbing. Where do they find the energy?”

THE TATLER

 

‘This elite nursery  hidden modestly on the side of a church hall has immaculate surroundings and a charismatic headmistress. The parents’ association is a Who’s Who of top professionals in all fields, and competition is rife.”

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