Gläntan

Svenska för barn

About

Gläntan is a new independent Swedish language school for children in London. Our first term will begin on 12 September 2026.Named after the Swedish word for a "forest clearing," the school will offer structured yet playful Swedish-language classes for children from Reception age and above, in a calm, creative, and welcoming environment.Our Montessori-inspired approach means that children are grouped according to their Swedish language level, confidence and age, rather than age alone, allowing each child to learn and develop at a level that suits them.Led by qualified teachers, our classes take place on Saturdays during the school term. Each 80-minute session will include a short fika break – an opportunity for children to relax, connect, and enjoy a small taste of Swedish culture together.Our aim is to help children growing up in London feel confident and connected to the Swedish language and culture, while developing their Swedish in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.

Contact

The classes will be held at Elizabeth House, 2 Hurlock Street, London N5 1ED - a short walk from Arsenal Underground Station or Finsbury Park Station - with excellent bus connections nearby.To enquire about availability or bookings, please email [email protected]

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Terms & ConditionsThese Terms & Conditions apply to children registered to attend classes at Gläntan – Svenska för Barn.Fees and cancellationsFees are payable in advance for each teaching block. Current fees, class dates and other booking details are provided at the time of registration.Fees are paid for the full teaching block and refunds or credits will not normally be given for individual classes missed due to illness, holidays or other personal circumstances. Bookings are personal to the child registered and cannot be transferred to another child or family.If Gläntan has to cancel a class, we will make reasonable efforts to rearrange the class or provide a suitable alternative. If this is not possible, an appropriate refund or credit will be offered. Where a class cannot take place due to circumstances outside Gläntan's reasonable control, a refund or credit may not be available.Class allocationClasses are held on Saturday mornings. Parents may indicate a preferred class time when registering, but a particular time cannot be guaranteed.Children are allocated to classes taking into account factors including age, Swedish language level, class composition and availability. Where siblings attend, we will aim to place them in the same time slot where reasonably possible, unless otherwise requested.Parental responsibilitiesGläntan and its teachers will take reasonable care to provide a safe and supportive environment for children attending classes.Parents and guardians are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information about their child, including any medical conditions, allergies or additional needs relevant to their child's safety and participation.Children should arrive promptly and must be collected promptly at the end of their session. Parents should inform Gläntan of any relevant parental responsibility or collection arrangements.Children attending Gläntan are expected to be able to use the toilet independently.BehaviourChildren, parents and guardians are expected to behave respectfully towards teachers, other children and families, venue staff and others using the premises.If a child's behaviour is repeatedly disruptive or presents a risk to themselves or others, Gläntan will discuss this with the parent or guardian. In exceptional circumstances, Gläntan reserves the right to withdraw a child's place where this is reasonably necessary for the safety or wellbeing of the child, other children or staff.Allergies and medical informationParents are responsible for informing Gläntan of any allergies, food intolerances, dietary requirements, medical conditions or other relevant needs and for keeping this information up to date. Gläntan will take reasonable precautions in relation to known allergies.Parents of children with severe allergies must provide relevant information about any medication or emergency arrangements before their child attends.Photography and personal informationParents will be asked during registration to indicate their preferences regarding photographs and videos of their child. Photography consent is optional and may be withdrawn for future use at any time.Personal information provided during registration will be used to administer Gläntan's classes and support children's safety and wellbeing. Further information is available in our Privacy Notice.ChangesGläntan may make reasonable changes to class arrangements, teachers, rooms or other practical aspects of its programme where necessary.These Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time. Any material changes affecting an existing registration will be communicated to parents.Gläntan – Svenska för Barn
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Privacy NoticeGläntan – Svenska för Barn (“Gläntan”) respects the privacy of children and their families and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect and how we use it.Information we collectWhen you register your child with Gläntan, we may collect information including:parent or guardian name, email address and telephone number;
emergency contact details;
your child's name, date of birth and school year;
information about your child's Swedish language level;
allergies, dietary requirements, relevant medical information or additional needs;
relevant parental responsibility or collection information; and
photography and video preferences.We may also collect any additional information that you choose to provide about your child during registration or subsequently.How we use your informationWe use this information to administer registrations and payments, communicate with families, organise appropriate class groups and provide our classes safely and effectively.Information about allergies, medical conditions or additional needs is used only where relevant to support your child's health, safety, wellbeing and participation at Gläntan.Sharing informationWe only share personal information where reasonably necessary for the operation of Gläntan.Relevant information about a child may be shared with Gläntan's teachers where necessary to teach, support or safeguard the child.We do not sell or trade personal information.Information may also be disclosed where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect a child's safety or wellbeing.Photography and videoParents are asked during registration to indicate their preferences regarding photographs and videos of their child.Photography consent is optional and will not affect a child's participation at Gläntan. Consent may be withdrawn for future use at any time by contacting us.Keeping information secureWe take reasonable steps to keep personal information secure and limit access to those who need it for the operation of Gläntan.Information relating to children's health, allergies, additional needs or safeguarding is treated with particular care.How long we keep informationWe keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet any relevant legal, safeguarding, insurance, accounting or administrative requirements.Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.Your rightsUnder UK data protection law, you may have rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to request access to it, ask us to correct inaccurate information and, in certain circumstances, ask us to delete or restrict the use of your information.Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.If information about you or your child changes, particularly emergency contact, allergy or medical information, please let us know as soon as possible.Contact usIf you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle personal information, please contact:Gläntan – Svenska för Barn
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