Alphablocks Nursery School is recognised for its early education provision, receiving two consecutive Ofsted Outstanding grades (2018-2024) and industry recognition as a winner or finalist in well-established national awards, including the Nursery World Awards (‘Highly Commended’ in the Best Preschool category 2023) and the NMT Nursery Awards (2024). A core aspect of this recognition is our engagement with parents and carers (for instance, highlighted by the most recent Ofsted report and in our nomination for the NMT Parent Engagement award).
With the recent expansion of Alphablocks Nursery School to include a new site at the Hadley Wood Association Centre, alongside our well-established nursery school at St. Paul’s Church hall, we are now serving a growing community that reaches between 70-90 families each year. As we celebrate a decade of service in 2025, we remain committed to building on this success, pushing forward with bold new initiatives. To do this alongside our key partners in the local community, the Alphablocks Advisory Board helps guide our future direction, bringing together the key stakeholders to co-develop joint projects and secure funding for innovative community initiatives.
Structure of the Advisory Board
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Core Members:
- Representatives from St. Paul’s Church, the Hadley Wood Association, and parents from both nursery sites.
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Additional Members:
- Experts from the fields of child development, education, and local community professionals, involved on an ad-hoc basis to advise on specific projects and funding initiatives.
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Educational and Research Experts:
- Specialists from institutions such as UCL’s Institute of Education and King’s College London to provide research insights and support innovative educational projects.
Objectives of the Alphablocks Advisory Board:
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Strengthening Community Links:
Enhance relationships with local stakeholders and schools to enrich educational opportunities. -
Enhancing Educational Quality:
Ensure that Alphablocks Nursery School continues to offer an outstanding curriculum through collaborative efforts. -
Promoting Continuous Improvement:
Co-develop projects that are either funded by the stakeholders in their entirety and/or with external funding, with a particular focus on inter-generational projects, the use of green spaces and forest school initiatives, and community strenghtening activities.
Community Focus
Books, Nature, Play
Hadley Wood and surrounding communities can benefit from collaborative projects for children and their families, fostering a sense of shared resources, support, and educational growth. These initiatives can bridge gaps between families, local organisations, and schools. Alphablocks Nursery School offers its expertise in early childhood education and strong ties to local organisations.