Address: Twickenham and Putney Bridge, London
Website: www.mandarinducklings.co.uk
Founded: 2017
Number of Pupils: Varies by location
Ages: 1-4 years
Fees: See our website
Head Teacher: Chris-Jayne Micu and Nathan Sweetman
Religious Affiliation: None
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
Contact: 02088922241 (Twickenham); 020 7736 7160 (Putney Bridge)
Email: info@mamdarinducklings.
School Visits: Booking is available online, and nursery tours are conducted throughout the year
The Curriculum
Our curriculum includes Montessori teaching which covers all 7 developmental areas, bilingual education (Mandarin Chinese and English); and outdoor learning (Forest School and gardening).
Games & the Arts
Games: Kids Yoga, climbing, agility training, Tennis, ball play and more; Art includes painting, collage, art craft, 3d modelling, clay-making, natural art, and Forest School art activities
Pastoral Care
Daily feedback/communication in person and via our parents’ communication app; Key person system; management open door policy; phone contact
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Children learn through play. They learnt best when they feel safe and secure physically and emotionally, and work on things that interest them. Children who make most of the progress are those who take initiative in problem-solving. It is our job to help children to establish a positive connection with nature. They need to experience the real world (not via technology) and start to learn about the role of a good citizen from a young age.
