Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School

Five Ashes, Mayfield TN20 6HR
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8.2 9 Reviews
  • Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School, Mayfield
Skippers Hill Nursery offers children aged two years and over a happy and secure environment in which to learn and develop at their own pace.

The Nursery classrooms provide a calm and nurturing space, where a dynamic and exciting curriculum is taught by highly qualified teachers, which promotes self-discovery and learning through play.

There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning in the mud kitchen, woodland and dedicated outdoor play space, as well as the Astro, where the children have their weekly PE lessons.

Nursery children also enjoy lessons in Fundamental Gymnastics, Music and Performing Arts, SWOOVE and PE, all of which are taught by the school's specialist teachers.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Loraine Pincott (Head of Nursery and EYFS)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 24

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Updated Fees from January 2025:
    Nursery - (Monday to Friday all day - Term time only) £3405.00

  • All fees include snacks and school lunches

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:15-17:45
    Tuesday 08:15-17:45
    Wednesday 08:15-17:45
    Thursday 08:15-17:45
    Friday 08:15-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas, 1 week at Easter & 2 weeks in August

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Reviews (9)

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Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.208) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School has 9 reviews.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we stepped into the school, we were impressed by the warm, nurturing atmosphere at Skippers. It's evident that the school places a high priority on creating an environment that is not only safe and inviting but also stimulating for young minds. The teachers and staff are truly remarkable.
Their expertise in early childhood education is evident in the way they engage with each child. They are not just educators; they are caring mentors who understand the unique needs and potential of every young learner. Their dedication to fostering a love of learning and curiosity in our daughter has been a joy to witness. Our experience with Skippers has been incredibly positive. The caring, nurturing approach of everyone involved has not only helped our daughter grow in confidence but has also laid a solid foundation for her future learning journey. We wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a high-quality early education for their child.
Reply from Frances Plummer, Marketing & Admissions at Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in Kindergarten at Skippers in September and absolutely loves it. The facilities are incredible and the children are able to play outside and enjoy the beautiful grounds. The staff in Kindergarten are kind, attentive and nurturing. My son loves going in and there is a wide variety of
activities for them to do. I’d recommend Skippers to anyone.
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Review from Alicia B (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A school that is more like family to our little boy. Whilst enjoyable for small children to attend, the school manages to ensure their development in their early years. The Skippers staff are incredibly understanding of the needs of the children and a great comfort to them during the tricky transition
of starting nursery and spending time away from home.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Skippers is a wonderful, welcoming school with very happy children. Our daughter is very happy there and has built strong relationships with those in her class and teachers/staff around the school. There’s very much a family feel and, whilst being warm and welcoming, children are still encouraged to
push themselves and be independent.
The teaching we have seen to date is a great blend of structured learning and child-led learning. The teachers are very invested in the children and put a lot into the school and all of the ‘extras’ (performances etc). Overall, we are very happy!
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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most lovely of places. We can not fault Skippers Hill for anything. Lovely staff, a nurturing environment, and beautiful grounds for the children to explore. We love the fact that all year groups know each other and support each other. The management team is second to none. Just a truly outstanding
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Review from Tanya (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Skippers is such a nurturing and happy environment for children. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and treat every child as an individual. My daughter loves being there - she runs in in the morning and comes out full of smiles and chatter and does so many different things each day. The outside
space is just amazing. Skippers is a really lovely place to be.
Reply from Skippers Hill Team, Headteacher at Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Thank you Tanya for such a lovely review of Skippers!
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Review from Gemma J (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this Skippers Hill for over a year now. He is developing into an amazing little person and Skippers have only ever aided in this. They look at each child individually, their care and affection towards the children would put any nervous people at ease. The resources they have
are incredible and my little one loves having so much space and is particularly fond of the mud kitchen. I will and do recommend Skippers Hill to all my friends looking for somewhere for their children.
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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't wish for a better environment for my daughter to be in whilst she is in kindergarten. The staff are all superb with the children, so kind, caring, fun but also consistent with the development of good manners and the encouragement they give the children to grow as individuals is wonderful.
My daughter is a complete chatterbox after a session at Kindergarten, it's a joy to hear of all her wonderful adventures and creations- I wish I was three again!
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are loving and warm, they provide excellent opportunities for creative play and learning. The interaction with reception also a highlight and prepares children well for primary school. I was completely confident going to work knowing my girls were here.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.208)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.208) out of 10 for Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.208 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 number of registered child places is 4.8. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.8 = 0.208
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (2)

Loraine

Loraine Pincott

Job Title: Head of Early Years Joined: 2013

Montessori Dipl, BA Early Years, EYPS.


What led you to teaching?
I decided I wanted to be a teacher at the age of 7 because I loved school and was lucky enough to have inspirational teachers in both the schools I attended. I have worked as an Early Years teacher for more than 30 years, and have enjoyed every moment. The most rewarding part of my job is being able to witness the progress and development of the children in my care. In the Early Years of teaching, there are many special ‘wow’ moments, as the children make such rapid and visible progress. Every day is different, as each child contributes new ideas and new questions which inspire our teaching.


What inspires you and what do you do?
I am very proud to be part of an outstanding Early Years team at Skippers. Every staff member has their own ‘specialism’, such as a passion for providing a rich environment, an enthusiasm for outdoor learning, a deep knowledge of Schema theory or a strong interest in language acquisition. We work together for the benefit of every small person we are lucky enough to welcome into our Nursery. We strongly believe that a child who feels safe and loved will thrive. Skippers is a very happy place to work and play!


What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
My interests outside school include reading, sewing, dog walking on Ashdown Forest and spending time with my large, loud family, several of whom are also teachers! I also enjoy keeping up with new research and developments in the Early Years field.

Emily

Emily Brain

Job Title: Assistant Head of Nursery Joined: 2021

MA in Early Years Education, BA (Hons) History and EYTS.


What led you to teaching?


The birth of my daughter in 2019 led me to the literature surrounding the significance of the early years and I have never looked back. It became clear to me that I had a passion for this research and prompted me to study for a Masters in Early Years Education alongside my Early Years Teachers status.


What inspires you and what do you do?


The early years (0-5) are the most significant years in a person’s life and this knowledge inspires and motivates me every day. I am so rewarded by the enthusiasm and joy I see on the faces of the children we teach and care for, and their staggering rate of development keeps me motivated and innovative!


I am passionate about offering diverse, engaging and exciting learning opportunities which value, respect and reflect the individuality of the children. This is the perfect partner for the independent, self-led and intrinsically motivated learning I see occurring spontaneously in children.


What do you love most about Skippers?


The warmth and friendliness. The home-from-home feel is clear through the dispositions of the children. This gives the children the confidence to live, learn and thrive.


Who was your most inspirational or influential teacher?


My most influential teacher was my A-Level History teacher. She was incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking and approachable. Yet most of all, she saw the best in me and this allowed me to see the best in myself. She became my primary inspiration for studying History at the undergraduate level.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School

What is the Age Range of Children that Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School accepts?

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Open?

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is open: Monday 08:15-17:45, Tuesday 08:15-17:45, Wednesday 08:15-17:45, Thursday 08:15-17:45, Friday 08:15-17:45.

How many Children does Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School have capacity for?

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School has capacity for a total of 24 Children.

How far is Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School to the centre of Mayfield?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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