We teach, they learn.They teach, we learn.

Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace, so we teach each child as an individual. Through one-to-one teaching, small groups and child-led exploration, our children leave us confident, curious and working well ahead of what is expected for their age.

The curriculum

Thoughtful teaching and the freedom to explore

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, covering communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, physical development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design, and we take it further.

Finding words and making sense of numbers. Books, stories, phonics and daily conversation build rich language and a genuine love of reading. Working one-to-one and in small groups, teachers guide early reading, writing and mathematics step by step. Children practise throughout the day: weighing ingredients while cooking, explaining an idea at Circle Time, or working out how to build a tower that stays standing.

Making, questioning and discovering. Each day balances adult-led teaching with activities chosen by the children, from imaginative role play, the book corner and listening stations to sand and water, construction, puzzles and programmable toys. Throughout the year, special focus weeks such as Book Week, Science Week and Healthy Week bring visiting authors, musicians, puppeteers and scientists into the classrooms.

The two years

Two years with us, then Reception

Children usually spend two years at Strawberry Fields before moving on to Reception. In their first year (Red and Yellow classes), children attend five morning or five afternoon sessions. In their second year (Green and Blue classes), they can build up from one to five full days a week.

• Morning session9.00am to 12.00pm
• Afternoon session12.45pm to 3.45pm
• Full day (Green and Blue classes)9.00am to 3.45pm, with a packed lunch from home
• SnacksFresh fruit and vegetables with milk or water, mid-morning and mid-afternoon

French Tennis Swimming Drama Music Dance Science Gardening Forest School

All of our specialist lessons and clubs run within the normal school day and are included in the termly fees, so every child can take part and discover what they love.

Where Strawberry Fields children go next

Navigating the London school system can feel daunting, particularly for families who did not grow up in the UK. During your child’s second year, Mrs Turner meets individually with parents to talk through your options and offer candid, experienced advice on choosing the right next school. Our children move on to London’s leading preparatory and primary schools, including:

Co-educational schools

• The American School in London
• Bassett House
• Brighton College Prep Kensington
• Chepstow House
• Eaton Square
• Fox Primary School
• Garden House
• Hill House
• Kensington Wade
• Knightsbridge School
• Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle
• Norland Place
• Notting Hill Prep
• St Mary Abbots
• Southbank
• Thomas’s Kensington
• The Vale
• Westminster Under School

Girls’ schools

• Bute House
• Falkner House
• Francis Holland
• Glendower Prep
• Kensington Prep
• Pembridge Hall
• Queen’s College Prep
• Queen’s Gate

Boys’ schools

• Arnold House
• Eaton House
• The Hall
• Wetherby School

Visitors

Poets, actors, musicians, puppeteers, illustrators and authors come in to share what they do.

Progress

Each child has an online Learning Journal and a Golden Book, and we hold Parent Consultations every term alongside Strawberry Dips home-learning ideas.

Events

The year is full of occasions for children and families, from the Winter Fair and Christmas Play to the Crazy Hat Parade, Sports Day and Summer Party.

Parents

Our active Parent Group and Class Representatives run coffee mornings, class lunches, weekly Parent Readers and fundraising for charities.