About us
Introduction
We believe fostering a positive, engaged attitude in the Early Years is key to ensuring children’s future success and happiness in school.
The Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage emphasises how essential play is for children’s development. Having led 345 Balham for over 8 years, Jill Pearce and Katka Goodbody have developed a provision centred upon play with purpose that offers -
- Imaginative and creative activities to encourage collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking.
- A bespoke approach which meets each child at their own stage of development and helps them thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
- Teaching across varied environments (indoor, outdoor, forest school) to bring learning to life.
- A strategic blend of one to one and group learning; structured and free play.
Our constant aim is to excel beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Complementary extra-curricular activities (including Spanish, Music and Movement, Yoga and Mindfulness) are incorporated into daily life, and delivered by exceptionally qualified, long standing teaching staff. Learn more about our team here
“L's first experience of education has been an absolute inspiration. Thank you so much for all the effort you put in to make it such a stimulating and fun environment”
— Hannah, 345 parent
“Children have good opportunities for outdoor activities and they enjoy being physically active”
— Ofsted
