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Review of
St Edward's Prep School & Nursery
from M F (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025

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My son has just started nursery in September and he loves going to school and the staff. He's learning and the environment really caters for his creativity and curiosity.
I'm very happy and hope he'll be able to continue and finish primary at St Edwards.

Reply from Emily Kenefeck, Marketing & Communications Manager at St Edward's Prep School & Nursery

Thank you for your comments. It is so lovely to hear that your son is enjoying his time here and that our approach to Early Years education is supporting his development well. We are excited to see him thrive as he progresses through the school!

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Review of
Cricklade Manor Nursery
from Annabel G (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 January 2025

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I attended my grandson and granddaughter's nativity plays. The atmosphere in the school hall was magical and all the children in the plays were relaxed and happy as were the staff.
Each play enabled individual children to excel themselves in their costumes and roles. Thank you Cricklade Manor.

Reply from Felicity, Marketing Officer at Cricklade Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed the nativity. We take great pride in creating opportunities for each child to shine, and it's lovely to know their hard work and joy came through. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing with us at Cricklade Manor Nursery.

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Review of
Cricklade Manor Nursery
from L C (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024

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I love the nursery. The outdoor facilities are amazing.

Reply from Felicity, Marketing Co-ordinator at Cricklade Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We deeply value the feedback from our families, as it helps us continue to provide the best experience for everyone. We're thrilled to hear that you love the nursery, especially the outdoor facilities, and that your child is happy here. Your kind words mean so much to us!

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Review of
Learning Curve Day Nursery
from Angela W (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024

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Fantastic nursery. We chose the nursery because of the staff and overall feeling there, it appears clean, and welcoming, has discipline, and teaches manners starting at a young age which is something we were keen for our daughter to have. The welcome she receives every day and the approach the staff

have is amazing, our daughter enjoys going to nursery and this has taken a huge weight off our minds as we both returned back to full-time work. She has already developed so much in social skills in the past few short months. We all couldn't be happier. The most important thing is she is having fun and safe and we definitely feel she is.

Reply from Cathy Parker, Nursery Manager at Learning Curve Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear how we've been able to ease the weight for you in going back to work full-time and are delighted with how well your daughter has settled into nursery and is thriving! We pride ourselves on being a family away from home and how this approach helps develop the social skills and self-confidence in our children. So, to know you've already noticed how much she's developed since being at Learning Curve means the absolute world to us!

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Review of
Cricklade Manor Nursery
from S V (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024

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Cricklade Manor Nursery is an outstanding school which I recommend highly to all who are in need of an amazing preschool. The staff are all friendly, caring and we just love how amazing they are to our daughter. I couldn't have dreamt of a better place to have our daughter. The activities and outdoor

play are just great! We really loved seeing how our daughter grew while there. Thank you for making it such a caring, nurturing and thoughtful environment. She loves going in everyday.

Reply from Felicity, Marketing Co-ordinator at Cricklade Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience at Cricklade Manor Nursery. It means the world to us to know that our caring environment and engaging activities have made a difference in her growth and happiness. We are truly grateful for your recommendation and are delighted that your daughter loves coming in each day. Thank you for trusting us with her care and development - it's wonderful to be part of her journey.

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Review of
Cricklade Manor Nursery
from L C (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024

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Our child has attended Cricklade Nursery for the last two years. They have had a brilliant time, the staff are caring and there are so many different activities. The outdoor space is brilliant. I feel that they are all well-prepared to move on to school. The only downside is that they don't take children

under two years old.

Reply from Felicity Westall, Marketing Co-ordinator at Cricklade Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review We're thrilled to hear that your child has had a brilliant time at Cricklade Manor Nursery. We're especially glad that you've enjoyed our outdoor space and feel that your child is well-prepared for the next step in their educational journey. Thank you for being a part of our Cricklade Nursery family.

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Review of
Cricklade Manor Nursery
from James C (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2024

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Great little nursery with excellent facilities which allowed both my boys to thoroughly enjoy their time there. The walled garden area with its own playground area and sandpit provides an excellent safe environment for kids to run around in and make friends from other classes. Being an integral part

of the main school and sharing in the many facilities of a larger school, e.g. sports hall, Astroturf, is a great benefit to the kids and also made the transition for both my boys from nursery to the main school a breeze. Great team of staff and highly recommend the nursery to other parents.

Reply from Felicity, Marketing Co-ordinator at Cricklade Manor Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your boys enjoyed their time at Cricklade Manor Nursery. It's great to know that the walled garden area and the shared school resources made a positive impact on their experience and transition to the main school. We appreciate your recommendation and kind words about our staff. Thank you for being a part of our Nursery community.

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Review of
St Edward's Prep School & Nursery
from Chinelo O (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024

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St Edward's Prep gave my daughter the most pleasant nursery experience in England. Having tried other nurseries where she struggled to settle, the care, resources, engagement and her experience over the past three terms have been excellent. Her development has been impressive, her social skills are

being nurtured as she grows into an independent and confident girl. I would recommend St Edward's Prep School & Nursery any day.

Reply from Emily Kenefeck, Marketing & Communications Manager at St Edward's Prep School & Nursery

It is wonderful to hear that your daughter has been able to settle so well with us and that our staff have been able to support her in such a positive way. We try to ensure children receive the individual attention they need to grow their confidence and discover their interests at this important stage of their development. Thank you for giving us such a lovely recommendation.

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Review of
Heathcote House Nursery
from K C (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2024

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My daughter enjoys going to nursery, the staff are amazing and show genuine care for the children. They keep in communication if needed, show support when a child may need additional help and always met with a smile and positive attitude. The children do fun activities and make the most of their outdoor

space. I would highly recommend it to all parents.
It would be nice to have a communication platform, and not just social media for photos.

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Review of
Heathcote House Nursery
from L S (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2024

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We've recently switched from another nursery and we're very happy we made the move. The outside facilities are fantastic - the children go outside every day come rain or shine which we love. The staff are very interactive and have recently initiated potty training. A wonderful nursery!

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Review of
Heathcote House Nursery
from C T (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2024

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A well-run nursery with pleasant staff. Good range of activities. Always great to do more/learn more but we accept that is challenging with so many. Fees have increased which is clearly never ideal, this was however communicated well.
Always met with a smile and feel that staff have taken it upon themselves

to get to know our daughter. Would recommend it to others who are seeking a nursery in the local area.

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Review of
Heathcote House Nursery
from S T (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024

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Our son has complex medical needs, so I was dreading finding him a nursery. The manager instantly put me at ease and assured me that Heathcote House could support my child. Since he started in February, the baby team have been amazing, really accommodating and provide excellent care. They take their

time at the end of a busy day to do an extensive handover. I couldn't be happier with the nursery and staff. My child is thriving and happy.

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Review of
Heathcote House Nursery
from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024

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My child has been at Heathcote for seven months and she loves it. I was concerned she would struggle to settle in as she has always been very attached to me, but within only a week she was holding out her arms to her key worker. I was pleased to find that all staff there knew her name, not just those

in the baby room. I have been delighted to attend a Christmas 'party' and Mother's Day 'brunch' at the nursery, and see first-hand how happy she is in the setting.
Heathcote House has recently become part of Wishford Education group and there have already been some tangible benefits, without unexpected fee rises. There is a long-term programme of planned works including redecoration inside and development of the outdoor areas. I believe this means the best of both worlds - the friendly, homely atmosphere of an independent with the professional management and investment of a group behind it.
Most importantly, the staff clearly care about the children. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Reply from Stephanie Hall, Nursery Manager at Heathcote House Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it's been a joy to welcome your family to Heathcote House. We pride ourselves on being a home-from-home and knowing every child. We're really excited about seeing Heathcote go from strength to strength with Wishford's support.

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Review of
Cricklade Manor Nursery
from Elizabeth R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024

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Our son started the nursery a few months ago, following in his sister’s footsteps. We have been so pleased with the experience and would highly recommend. The staff are amazing and our children have been very happy and both settled in very easily. The setting and space are fantastic, with forest school

and the chickens being a highlight.

Reply from Felicity Westall, Marketing Co-ordinator at Cricklade Manor Nursery

This is wonderful, it's always heartening to hear that children are not only happy but thriving at Cricklade Manor Nursery. We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated and nurturing staff members. We are delighted to hear that your son has a particular fondness for the Forest School and our chickens. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us.

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Review of
St David's Prep
from Lee T (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2024

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Our daughter joined pre-reception six months ago on half-days however after her first term we opted to switch to full days because she was enjoying it so much.
Prior to St Davids, she attended both a kindergarten and a nursery however did not find either stimulating and on reflection, there's a stark

difference between these establishments as St Davids is principally focused on providing a rich and engaging foundation for learning as opposed to being principally a business.
This is due to the excellence of the pre-reception staff; they have built such a strong rapport with our daughter and as a consequence, she is blossoming in both confidence and learning.
Having our daughter equate learning to the fun was our wish and the pre-reception class does exactly that.
There's so much more I could comment on but ultimately we could not be any happier.

Reply from Sarah Handy, Manager at St David's Prep

We love having your daughter at St Davids and you have encompassed all that we have set out to do. Thank you.

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Review of
Westonbirt Nursery
from Davina E (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024

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This is the second child who has attended Westonbirt Nursery. Both children love the nursery, it is a nurturing environment, and the staff are happy to tailor it to your child's needs, especially when they first start. The children are ready and prepared when they arrive at reception. We love that the

children have swimming lessons when they are in Peacocks, and we also love that they can spend so much time outdoors. I visited a number of nurseries and Westonbirt, with its amazing staff, is head and shoulders above the others.

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Review of
St Edward's Prep School & Nursery
from Betsy O (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024

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We've had an amazing experience with the nursery, and it's been incredible to see how much our son has grown since he started. Being a Covid baby meant he missed out on a lot of social stuff early on, but the nursery was fantastic in helping him catch up. He absolutely loved the outdoor sessions with

the sports team and getting involved in special bits like the nativity, which you only really get with a school nursery.
The biggest surprise for us was seeing how confident and independent he's become. Every week he'd come home with a new skill, putting on his coat, getting his shoes on by himself, looking after his stuff - it was brilliant to see. The nursery's done so much more than we could have asked for in bringing out these practical life skills.
Big thanks to everyone there for making such a difference in our son's early years. He's got a fantastic start thanks to the nurturing and fun environment you've provided.

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Review of
Cricklade Manor Nursery
from P T (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2024

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My son has recently started at Cricklade and has settled well. He comes home talking about his friends and teachers, especially his key person. Considering he has only been at this nursery for six weeks, he has learnt so much already. He is reciting stories in books that we have never read before, and

his counting has improved dramatically, but most importantly he’s learning through having fun! The outdoor spaces and the extracurricular activities they offer are amazing, from the forest school to music and French sessions.

Reply from Felicity Westall, Marketing Co-ordinator at Cricklade Manor Nursery

This is wonderful to hear! It sounds like your son is thriving at Cricklade Manor Nursery. It's fantastic that he's settling in so well and enjoying his time with his friends, teachers, and especially his key person. We are so happy he is enjoying the Forest School, French and Music lessons. We hope he continues to have fun throughout his learning journey at Cricklade Manor Nursery.

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Review of
Hatherop Castle Nursery
from F P (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024

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Hatherop Castle Nursery is the most wonderful and nurturing place to send your child. My three children went through the nursery and it was all smiles from drop off to pick up.
The friendly teachers and the cosy environment, with outside space to learn, made the perfect place to begin a child’s learning

adventure and I always had peace of mind when dropping off my two-year-old.

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Review of
Hatherop Castle Nursery
from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024

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Both my boys attended Little Owls Nursery at Hatherop Castle School and had a wonderful time there. They adored all their teachers and enjoyed a variety of activities. They both moved up to Hatherop Castle School and Little Owls prepared them brilliantly for a smooth transition into school life.

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