Ark Start has been working with Kindred Squared to look at different ways of funding the early years entitlements to ensure that government funding is targeted at the children who stand the...

Ark Start Oval nursery “inspires curiosity”, says Ofsted.   Ark Start Oval, a nursey in Croydon, has been rated ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted. The nursery was inspected last...

Children benefit when they are supported at home with their learning, which is why at Ark Start, working in close partnership with our families is one of our five key...

Ark John Archer Primary Academy and the adjoining nursery Ark Start John Archer, have both been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted in their first inspections.  Read full press release...

‘The kids can’t stop running around the house. They can’t believe it.’ Ark John Archer’s Parent Power group helps Layla secure a new home for her family.  A Parent Power...

– but is it doing it right? What happens in the years before school is a core focus of countries across the globe, with big promises of a return on...

Ark Start’s Headteacher Molly Devlin, talks about home visits and why they’re so important Home visits are one of the most important elements of the Ark Start calendar. Most importantly,...

Ark Start is pleased to be part of the coalition of organisations looking at how to improve the early years system. The coalition, convened by Kindred Squared, including Early Education...