Newton Prep Apple Nursery Post Reply

[Ramaboo]

SouthChelseaBun - we are in the same boat with our son set to start NP apple nursery next year.
I loved the school (not that I looked at many) but I wasn't aware that nursery place guaranteed us a Reception place, just that it would be likely. Maybe I misunderstood (or maybe that is just how they phrase it in legal terms in case in the next year or two any behavioural issues arise? )

We likewise live within walking distance. We may be moving however, and I'm really struggling to find somewhere with a commute I want to do in the mornings/evenings that works particularly well (anywhere semi-affordable, anyway)

Not very helpful post i realise, sorry! We also looked at Eaton House and have registered for Reception place so that we can decide in a years time if we want to change our minds. I was very keen on NP's more relaxed feel, and I went to an academic but very easy going school but feel I could have benefited from more pushing and pressure, so I guess I'm ok with a little pushing and in fact hope NP can provide it? So far anyway, that of course may change!

Exciting/nerve racking times. But good choice so far I think.....

[SouthChelseaBun]

Thank you Ramadoo (and everyone else) for your comments. It sounds as if we’re in very similar situations - and I appreciate that it’s a relatively lucky situation to be in.

We’ve just had the confirmation of our place at Eaton House The Manor reception and request to pay the deposit this year (so before starting at Apple Nursery). We weren’t able to make the open day for Eaton House so need to look round first before making a final decision - it sounds really good but we liked Newton and the fact it’s within walking distance means that any other school would have to be quite a bit better to make up for the longer journey.

[Ladystardust]

My children aren't at Newton Prep, but I wanted to chip in that they are within walking distance of their schools and it makes life so much easier, particularly when mornings can be stressful just getting out of the house on time. I see a lot of stressed parents trying to park, drop off etc in the mornings. My children also love cycling/scooting to school and often bomb along with their friends, which makes it a fun, social experience for them and not a schlep. If you love the feel of Newton Prep, it's co-ed which is also lovely at such a young age, and you can walk to school, it feels like a really really good choice!

[nycmommy]

And I'll chime back in as a parent with a child at Newton, but not walking distance (Southern Rail, in fact ).

It's a testament to how much we love the school that we still take the train day in and out.

Walking distance would be bliss! So, if you like the school do it, it's hard on the kids as they get older too, we get home so late, I feel like it's homework, food, bath, bed and not much else.

[SouthChelseaBun]

Thanks so much again to everyone who replied - all your responses are very helpful. I think we're still inclined towards Newton.

We need to look round Eaton House the Manor but Newton's being closer, and the fact it is co-ed (our son really enjoys playing with girls as well as boys, and I think it would be nice for him to have the chance to play with children of both sexes) are points in its favour.