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We now have a Facebook presence, so please do join us there, post your comments so that other prospective parents can get your views and thoughts on The Acorns.
It is now three years since my youngest daughter moved on from Acorns. I just had to write and congratulate you on your wonderful instinct to spot every child’s strengths!
When my eldest daughter came to you in the 1990s, I thought I had a very difficult child… she wouldn’t sleep and never seemed to be able to conform to the standards around her. I faced considerable criticism from other parents (whose children seemed to be ‘perfect’) and felt that I was doing everything wrong. Friends tried to help by giving me books on child behaviour, but that just made it all worse!
Sending her to Acorns quite literally changed our lives. You spotted within days that she was simply exceptionally bright and immediately started giving her the stimulus she craved to be happy and settled. She was only with you for two terms, but we never looked back. She now has four top academic scholarships to her name and a string of awards and accolades. Thanks to you, she has never again been misunderstood!! She is now a happy, well-balanced teenager, with her feet firmly on the ground… It could have been so different!!!!!
Six years on, my youngest daughter joined you. Once again, you were ‘spot on’! Within a few weeks you were telling me that she was very artistic. I couldn’t really see it at the time, but I have sent you some proof that you were right! She painted the picture below, this summer, at the age of seven.
Please feel free to show this letter to prospective parents. I can assure them… from experience… that their children couldn’t be in better hands!
Many, many thanks,
Jane Watson
Thank you for all your kindness and most importantly outstanding care.
Cara Cotton
A lovely playful environment to develop and learn in.
Gayle Fernau
Sarah is very happy here at The Acorns. We are very pleased with the opportunities and encouragement she receives here and with the progress she has made. Westmeston offers Sarah exciting opportunities for outside play which she loves.
Jenny & Jamie Bewick
Yasmin has had an incredible time at The Acorns. The staff have been excellent and always willing to listen. We feel very fortunate to have found such a nurturing and inspiring nursery in her formative years. The strength of the relationship between parents and staff is apparent in the way that the children develop throughout their time at nursery.
Kerry & Amir Moallemi
Upon a reminder that it is a Westmeston day, a smile spreads across Lauren’s face. We have been extremely content with Lauren’s time at The Acorns, from the excellent and nurturing staff and calm, happy children to the educational and interesting out of hours childminding. The tremendous energy and effort from the teachers result in a Nursery School of which more could not be asked.
Megan Healy
Acorns provided an excellent setting for Ella to grow in confidence and to have secured very competent reading skills before school.
David Tingley
Ivan has enjoyed his time at The Acorns. He has grown in confidence which I believe has been due to your approach of encouraging children to be independent. He has learnt that he can dress himself, change his own shoes, wash his hands etc. He has very much enjoyed his days at Westmeston. Ivan loves outdoor activities and for that reason The Acorns was the perfect choice for him because of the value placed on outdoor play as a learning experience. I would recommend The Acorns wholeheartedly.
Joyce Mckee
Daniel loves his nursery. He constantly asks to grow seeds as he has learnt about gardening and growing at nursery. Daniel has developed so much during his time at The Acorns in Lindfield and at Westmeston and he has grown into a confident, well-mannered and happy child. We will be sad that he is leaving in July. Westmeston is a wonderful place for a child to begin their schooling life. We feel he has been very lucky to have attended both nurseries. Daniel has developed far beyond our expectations. We are incredibly happy with everything he has experienced and learnt during his time here. Thank you to all the amazing staff.
Tracey Hanbury
We feel that sending our boys to The Acorns has given them the best start to their education. We cannot praise the teaching highly enough. Each teacher has a special quality and Piers talks fondly of his relationships with each of them.
Jacqui and David Smith
I was at Westmeston and Mr Irwin did have a goal and we did play football. I love Westmeston.
Piers Smith
Mia has loved every minute of her broad learning experience at Acorns and will look back on her time here with great fondness as will we!
Andrew and Amanda Savill
I am delighted with Jessie’s development at Acorns. She has grown enormously in confidence and loves to attend. I wish Westmeston (Acorns) had been available when my son was at nursery age. He would have loved it!.
Beverley Berrill
Evie has had a wonderful time at Acorns developing and gaining confidence and skills. She has loved her teachers and made some very strong friendships. She has loved the story telling and singing and dramatic activities and will miss the strong sense of belonging that she feels there. Acorns has helped develop Evie’s confidence and social skills greatly. She can’t wait to get to nursery each day and has loved her teachers, her friends and her time here. She will really miss it.
Ingrid Meredith
Thank you for all your help and guidance.with Isobel. She has been very happy here and is definitely ready for big school.
Sophie Berryman
The Acorns have helped Wilson to develop social and communication skills. The Friday session at Westmeston has allowed Wilson to be creative and independent. I am grateful to The Acorns for all their support. Acorns is truly unique.
Claire Bussey
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