Nursery Consultancy
Clear, sensitive Nursery and Pre-Prep Advice. Get in touch for a free introductory consultation from a top nursery consultant.
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Mrs O Earls Court
"Thank you for introducing us to Mr George Marsh. We all enjoyed talking with him. My husband was particularly pleased to have gained an insight into the British exam system and instant feedback on the boys' performance. As for the interview today, the boys came out very much relaxed. Mr Marsh put them into a right frame of mind and certainly it helped.”
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Mr C Hammersmith
"The consultation went very well. Without Sophie's help, we would not have been able to truly understand the school system and the right options for L. Given our circumstances, Ivy Education was able to tailor make the consultation, providing the service we needed at a discounted price. I would be happy to recommend Ivy Education to anyone."
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Mrs M Putney
"Just to follow up I wanted to let you know that we put into place all the strategies you suggested and we have had the result we dreamed of! S has received an offer from Wimbledon High Prep School (our first choice) and offered a wait list place at Putney High Prep. Thank you for your advice!"
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Clear, sensitive Nursery and Pre-Prep Advice
Our nursery consultants can help you identify the perfect nursery for your child while preparing them for nursery and pre-prep entrance exams.
When helping you choose the right nursery or pre-prep, our nursery consultants use their strong relationships with institutions around the UK and carefully profile the educational, social and emotional needs of your child to find a place to suit them.
Our experts also understand how daunting 4+ and 5+ entrance exams can be and undertake assessments to recommend tuition that is fun and bespoke, all while providing an overview of the process. We are with you every step of the way.
Jane
Nursery & Early Years Consultant"It’s never too early to start planning your child’s education and schooling. At Ivy Education we help parents understand the complexities of the London Independent school system and the choices and decisions to consider from the earliest stages of their child’s education."
Identifying the right Nursery & Pre-Prep
Our team of experts can support your family along every step of the admission process for nurseries.
Learning Assessments
It is very difficult for parents to know what is expected of their children at such very young ages.
The assessments Ivy education offers will help prepare parents for what to expect when they take their children to 3+, 4+ and 5+ assessments.
They will also clarify the contents of the Early Years curriculum and how their child is performing in relation to it. They take into account: communication skills, fine motor skills, number knowledge and problem solving as well as phonics, mark making, reading and comprehension skills.
Matching Schools to Your Child
Our team has strong links and personal relationships with many nurseries and schools in and around London.
Whatever your situation, we always ensure to match your child to the place that meets their educational, social and emotional requirements.
Our consultant will guide you with advice on how best to prepare yourselves and your child for the assessment, with specific attention to the similarities and differences between nurseries and schools. You will receive recommended preparation activities and suggestions, personalised to your child’s developmental needs and practical tips on how to plan your assessment days for optimal outcome.
Getting into your top nursery and school
Our team of experts can support your family along every step of the admission process for nurseries and schools such as:
Dulwich College – DUCKS (3+)
Highgate (3+)
Dulwich Prep London (3+)
Miss Daisy's Nursery (2+) (3+)
Pippa Pop-ins Nursery
Alleyn's School (4+)
Bute House (4+)
James Allen's Girls' School (4+)
Garden House School (3+) (4+)
Preparing for School Entrance
Our team of experts can also support your family along every step of the admission process for prep schools.
Nursery and 4+ Support
Our Early Years specialist will come to your home and support you and your child on an on-going basis.
The specialist will be able to review their progress and developmental needs, so you can prepare them for the transition from Nursery to Pre-Prep.
Ivy Education does not believe that children of this age benefit from tuition and recommend that periodic activity based and fun assessment sessions with our Early Years Specialist Consultants will equip parents with all the tools they need to integrate fantastic learning opportunities into their child’s daily routine.
4+ Assessments
We offer both one-to-one and group assessments, conducted by expert 4+ assessors.
Our assessments are designed to be interactive and dynamic, featuring age-appropriate and fun activities that allow our assessors to understand your child’s motor skills, numerical and letter recognition, and communication skills.
Our 4+ Group Assessments replicate the small settings that the children experience
when going to schools, therefore, preparing them for what to expect and
showing parents how it all works.
Please enquire about our one-on-one assessments. Alternatively read more about our group assessments by clicking on the button below.
How We Choose Your Perfect Nursery
With our Early Years Consultant, Ivy Education will support your family with every step of their Academic Journey
We will help your family through all stages of the nursery selection process - from the deciding on the right nursery, all the way until your child's very first day, and beyond.
Speak with our experts
Our expert education team will discuss your family’s needs and explain how Ivy Education will provide support designed for you.
Exclusive advice from top UK consultants who have decades of experience in the best nurseries. They will discuss your family’s aspirations and align these with realistic and focused goals, creating a clear and concise roadmap to studying in the UK and helping you achieve your aims.
Comprehensive Support
Academic Assessments
Providing insights into your child’s ability, these will inform both the advisory process and tuition programme. We will track their progress throughout with regular reports and communication.
On-going support
Our consultants and early years assessors can help prepare your child for any early years assessments, including the 4+ Group Assessment, all designed around each child's needs.
Your child's application is polished
Your child's application will be planned, developed, and refined, while also working on assessment to put them in the best place to succeed.
Target nurseries are shortlisted
The school placement process starts, with Ivy Education able to help with all the tricky and lengthy administrative elements.
We will organise visits and are even able to accompany you, if required, so you can experience these wonderful nurseries first-hand.
Decision-making process
Ivy Education will support you with the final decision-making process and put you in the best position to secure a place.
We will take care of all your child's legal and pastoral needs. Visas and guardians are arranged, if necessary. We can also appoint a mentor or Director of Studies as appropriate.
Final Stages
We ensure that they feel happy and confident from the first day at their new nursery, and can provide further support as needed.
Get in touch to start the process
Begin your academic journey with Ivy Education.
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