Testimonials

Children getting ready to go outside

Children getting ready to go outside
Tara – Mother of Max who was at Grantham Farm for a year and a term when he was eight years old. It was recommended to her by her sister who had had a child at The Children’s House.
 
“Max, who had some specific learning difficulties, was a really, really unhappy little boy before going to Grantham Farm. Shaunagh took him from rock bottom and built up his self-esteem to become someone who is really confident and happy. She took Max from where he was at and thought about what he needed. She gave him back his confidence and got him to see success for himself. I can’t remember how many levels of reading Max went up during his time – but it was incredible. Shaunagh has high, but not damaging, expectations. It is a very nurturing environment.”
The Children work with one another - sharing their experiences

The Children work with one another - sharing their experiences
Rachel – Mother of Ellen who was at The Children’s House for 2 years. Rachel chose to supplement her mainstream teacher training with a Montessori training and for a period taught blind children.
 
“I’ve visited lots of Montessori schools round London and they are not half as beautiful as The Children’s House. The environment is so important and The Children’s House has it – in both its inside and outside space. I think The Children’s House has taken the best out of everything that Montessori had to offer and modernised it – something I’m sure Maria (Montessori) would have done herself if she had been alive today. Shaunagh has brought her wisdom and interpretation to bear on a fantastic way of teaching children and she has it down to a fine art. I don’t think any child could not benefit from The Children’s House. Ellen’s ability with language and numbers improved, she became more independent, learnt the importance of finishing things and, with her improved fine motor skills, could cover the fine detail. My youngest son is joining the school in September.”
The school play helps to build the childrens'confidence

The school play helps to build the childrens'confidence
Clare – mother of Rory and Sophie who both attended The Children’s House.
“In many ways The Children’s House laid the foundation for what Sophie achieved last year (in gaining her major academic scholarship to a leading public school). Aside from really helping to develop their concentration and getting a head start with reading and writing, The Children’s House helped reinforce standards of behaviour and discipline which have remained with them ever since.”
 
Sophie says:
“I remember making all sorts of things, spending lots of time outside and of course the nativity play. It was a happy time. It was calm and orderly but we were busy.”