Montessori education was founded in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman in Italy to become a physician. She based her educational methods on scientific observation of children’s learning processes. Guided by her discovery that children teach themselves, Dr. Montessori designed a “prepared environment” in which children could freely choose from many developmentally appropriate activities. Now, nearly a century after Maria Montessori’s first Casa dei Bambini (“children’s house”) in Rome, Montessori education is found all over the world, spanning ages from birth to adolescence.

Montessori emphasises learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, or reading. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning. Montessori classes place children in three-year age groups (3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and so on), forming communities in which the older children spontaneously share their knowledge with the younger ones. Montessori represents an entirely different approach to education.

Yes, you can use Montessori principles of child development at home. Look at your home through your child’s eyes. Children need a sense of belonging, and they get it by participating fully in the routines of everyday life. “Help me do it by myself” is the life theme of the preschooler. Can you find ways for your child to participate in meal preparation, cleaning, gardening and caring for clothes, shoes, and toys? Providing opportunities for independence is the surest way to build your child’s self-esteem.In school only a trained Montessori teacher can properly implement Montessori education, using the specialised learning equipment of the Montessori “prepared environment.” Here social development comes from being in a positive and unique environment with other children, an integral part of Montessori education.

Our curriculum embraces a broad spectrum of learning, utilising both the Montessori Curriculum aligned with the Cambridge Curriculum and we are IEB registered.

Whilst we try remain within our Montessori ethos by supporting individuality. Our chosen school attire is designed to promote an acceptable social culture. Therefore we have elected to implement a compulsory school shirt with the choice of approved pants or trousers as set out within our school attire policy.