Montessori First Steps: Parent-Toddler Group
Montessori First Steps is our new Parent-Toddler Group which will be held at the Maria Montessori School - Notting Hill, for children who are just walking to 2.5 years old.
Maria Montessori School
Give your child the chance to reach their true potential at our authentic London Montessori school.
Established in 1964, the Maria Montessori School is located on three sites in north and west London:
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We offer Montessori First Steps, our new Parent-Toddler Group for toddlers who are walking to 2.5 years old; Children’s House (for 2½ – 6 year olds); Montessori Elementary (for 6 - 12 year olds) and Montessori Adolescent (for 12 - 16 year olds).
Montessori First Steps is at:
The Children's House (Early Years) 2.5 - 6 Years
The Montessori Children’s House is a mixed-age environment for children between the ages of 2½ to 6 years. In the Children’s House, each child develops at his or her own pace, in the prepared Montessori environment with the specially designed Montessori materials. There will be an atmosphere of calm as children concentrate on what they are doing for surprisingly long periods of time.
Our Children's House Programme is at:
Elementary (Primary) 6 - 12 Years
At around the age of six years, the children transition into the Elementary Programme. Children will have developed independence of thought and action, confidence, intellectual curiosity, concentration, self-discipline and enthusiasm for learning in the Children's House which is strengthened and built upon during their time in the Elementary.
Our Elementary Programme is at:
Adolescent (Secondary) 12 - 16 Years
At the age of 12, children join our newly established Montessori Adolescent programme – a “Place of Study and Work” that fosters the developing sense of self in students 12 to 16 years through real and meaningful work. The coursework is designed to give students a sense of purpose and belonging as they explore the philosophical questions: Who am I in relation to society? What is my role? What will be my future?
Our Adolescent Programme is at:
We offer the highest quality Montessori education.
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The Maria Montessori School is accredited by Montessori Education (UK), the national standards body for Montessori education in Britain.
“Children and pupils at this school thrive in a culture of respect, responsibility and genuine collaboration. It is second nature for pupils to support each other, both academically and socially. This builds an inclusive community where everyone is involved in activities if they wish to be.”Ofsted
Ofsted 'Good' Overall And Outstanding for Early Years Provision, Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development
A 'day in the life' at the Maria Montessori School
Parent Views
“I cannot praise this school highly enough. If you want a 360 approach to education, a great community, authentic Montessori and passionate and competent teachers, there is no better place.”
“Coming from the traditional system, and being wounded from his time there, our son has grown back trust in his teachers in a matter of weeks. He now LOVES school (weekends are too long!), and runs in the morning, vs screaming and desperately crying everyday before. I could go on and on. He’s found a safe, nourishing place, where he feels he belongs, and he is flourishing. He’s now himself, at school and at home. And that’s huge. We’re so grateful.”
“I feel that both of my children are thriving at the school. The school has given them a love of learning, a sense of community, and confidence in themselves.”
“The teachers not only fostered an environment of academic excellence but also showed genuine support for each child's individual growth. Their dedication to the Montessori philosophy was evident in the personalised attention given to every child.”
“The school staff has created a very warm and supportive place for our children to learn as well as to feel confident as learners.”
“My older son attends the school and now my younger son does. I see independence and creativity flourish in both of them. They are both strong minded and have clear ideas about what they want and I credit this to the school.”
“My child is happy and secure, and school is a happy place.”
“The Montessori approach certainly promotes independent and critical thinking, a sense of freedom and self-motivation which is a long-term investment. My child feels empowered to be curious about anything and to pursue any interest.”
“My child has thrived in the warm, nurturing environment provided by the teachers and the school. He feels a strong sense of belonging to his community and I can see his confidence in himself consistently grow with time. What's most unique about the school is the high quality of attention from the teachers - they closely observe, are able to pick up nuances that lead to profound insights on how best to support a child be his/her best self. The consistent focus given to behaviour, interpersonal interactions, building the foundation / understanding fundamental concepts has lead to better judgement and greater autonomy, independence in my child.”
