What Parents Say About Us!

'Singing his heart out'...

Daniel Ardizzone — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:01:55 +0000

Hello there,

My Son was at the Iffley Montessori for a year & a half. Andaman went into the school a very shy, quiet & reseved boy who found it hard to communicated to adults. While he was at the school he grew in confidence & really came out of himself, enjoying his time there very much. The atmosphere is very calming & the teachers are expirenced & very suportive to each childs needs. Andaman left the school at Christmas but not before singing his heart out at the schools Christamas carol servise something that filled me with tears & such pride as the year before he would not even take part in. Thanks so much to all the teachers that have helped my son grow & give him the best start he could of hoped for.

Kind Regards

Becky Perrin

Praise for Iffley, with thanks.

Daniel Ardizzone — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:21:56 +0000

Dear Florence,

We have really appreciated Iffley nursery and it has been wonderful for
both our children... to find a place that Lotti adores is very special!

Lotti loves nursery and is so happy in that warm, supportive environment.
I am impressed by the way the children behave with each other. They show
kindness and respect and seem to be confident in communicating. Being at
the nursery Christmas party was like being with one big family. I really
like the calm atmosphere and the feeling that each child has space to
learn and grow. It is a wonderful bonus that Lotti has been learning
French and it has inspired us to visit France and learn more!

So, we are thinking about driving to France to explore that fabulous
country a little bit during the Easter holidays. Maybe we would find a
campsite or an apartment for a few days. Hopefully we would find some
sunshine. Perhaps you can give me your advice about driving to France:
what is the best route to choose, what is realistic for a journey, and any
ideas about a place to visit would be wonderful!

All the best,

Liz

From an Iffley Parent... The bus is exciting for the children!

Daniel Ardizzone — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:17:24 +0000

It is great to see that Max has the opportunity to go to Forest Farm
every day. He enjoys the space to run around and the exciting things
he experiences there. As he loves riding buses, even the trip with the
minibus is a little treat for him.

Thanks again!

Daniel Ardizzone — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:52:26 +0000

Dear Victoria (Primary class teacher)

I hope this finds you well.

First and foremost, I would like to tell you that even now, after only a few days in your school, my child seems happier, calmer, and more confident. I know that this is only the beginning, and that a period of adjustment is still ahead of us. But to judge by what we have seen until now, visiting your class seems to mark a substantive, qualitative improvement in her well being. She even asked us if we had noticed that she is happier now. She also seems to be very moved by small gestures of warmth and kindness (of which she didn't encounter many in her previous school), like letting her in when she is cold and letting her sit and read by the fire.

Since Talia is quite restrained in unfamiliar places, and may not express these things to you, I feel obliged to let you know. Thank you!

Thanks again! (and I hope to see you soon - perhaps later on this week),

All the best,

Painted card from a senior student...

Daniel Ardizzone — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:41:55 +0000

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Daniel Ardizzone — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:11:53 +0000

PS I keep meaning to say that we love Iffley nursery - I think the staff
there are really special and provide a superb environment for the
children. My kids also love Forest Farm (hence the extra day booking),
so thank you.

Elizabeth

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Daniel Ardizzone — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Hello Daniel,

just to say that Jago had a fantastic start at Wolvercote Montessori. We are so happy with staff and ethos of the school. Could you add on my invoice a full day on Mondays? He will be able to start next Monday if possible.
Thank you very much,

Stephanie

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Daniel Ardizzone — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:57:00 +0000

I have a confident, happy, curious, reasoning, and, increasingly, hilarious child and I cannot thank you all enough for what you have created. No matter what I face at work, I begin my days positively, looking at Hana and thinking about her excitement in the day ahead and I take strength and encouragement from this.

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Daniel Ardizzone — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Dear Daniel and Judith,

Thank you and your staff for making Michael so welcome at Forest Farm. He is coming home from school and totally in awe. Yesterday told my sister and myself all evening that he had the ' best day of his life at school' (loves French) and could not wait to go back to school. Also he really liked that he was allowed to pick a book to read which he likes (was always an issue at his old school- as they kept on giving him books which were as he calls them baby books). Michael reads very well and books ahead of his age group.
So today I just wanted to say thank you to you all. You must have very impressive staff as Michael is not easily impressed.

Best Wishes,

Conny

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Daniel Ardizzone — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Dear Daniel,

Tink had a fantastic time this summer at Forest Farm, she begged me to go on the days that she was not booked in (rather than stay with me which is unheard of). She absolutely loved the time she spent at Create. Her absolute favourite day was the world war 2 history day, she now knows far more about world war 2 than I do.

The pony's were a hit as were the chickens and the new sports barn is the best according to Tink. She loved the staff and so did I they obviously cared very much about giving the children not just a good, but a great time that stretched their imaginations allowed them to play and actually be children which in this world is an anomaly. Tink came home every day feeling tired out but happy, enthusiastic and with renewed fascination for the world.

The only down side is that Tink is now begging me to come back to the school which unfortunately for her is not a possibility at this time. However you can be sure that we will be booking her in for future holiday schemes

I just wanted to say thank you and that from my perspective as psychotherapist who works with children and in Play Development, I wish all schools/holidays schemes would take a leaf out of your book and make childhood fun, exciting and inspired. Every child should have the opportunity to benefit from the type of education, play and social experience that Forest Farm offers.

It was a big deal for me to leave Tink over the holidays (not a choice but a necessity) as it was when I first left her in the care of the Forest farm Nursery, on both occasions I have been rapidly reassured that my precious daughter has been looked after as well if not better than I could do myself both from a physical, social, moral, and psychological perspective.

Thank you.

Sophie