Our Executive Director Lynne Lawrence, who is also Executive Director of Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 UK New Year Honours List. The award is a British honour bestowed by the reigning monarch that is given to individuals who have made a significant impact on their community through their […]
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Recent findings from the Oracy Commission report have highlighted the transformative power of spoken language in education, making a compelling case for oracy to be elevated alongside literacy and numeracy. Our Head of Training, Louise Livingston explains why Montessori may have the answer. In an increasingly interconnected world, communication is a crucial life skill. Yet, […]
Amanda Spielman, former head of Ofsted, recently emphasised the decline of practical tasks such as food preparation, clothes mending and animal care in education, suggesting that these activities can instil a sense of achievement in children in an increasingly automated world. Louise Livingston, our Head of Training, explains how a more “hands-on” education incorporating practical […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of early years education, a pressing issue looms large: the 30-hour funding policy and its repercussions. At the heart of this dilemma is the lack of adequate financial support for nurseries to meet the demands of this funding model. As nurseries grapple with ever-tightening budgets, the inevitable consequence is a reduction […]
Children in the Lower Elementary Phoenix class, at Hampstead, were recently involved in a dissection of a squid exercise! The children are learning how to scientifically classify the Animal Kingdom, will be studying the most common Phyla, and look more closely at the Phylum Mollusca. They learnt that the squid is in the same classification […]
Helping children to manage their emotions in the early years is key to their wellbeing and development both in the present and in future years explains Sarah Emerson, our Montessori and Children’s Emotional Wellbeing for Parents and for Teachers trainer. If you are engaged with the Montessori approach, you are probably already aware of the […]
As the summer holidays stretch ahead, many parents find themselves anticipating the challenge of keeping their children entertained and engaged for several weeks. However, according to our Head of Training Louise Livingston, parents can do more than just “survive” the summer holidays. By incorporating elements of the Montessori approach they can encourage children’s creativity and […]
How is Montessori education different? It is a unique approach to supporting the natural development of human beings. It helps children to become independent, collaborative and creative thinkers who make a positive contribution to society. Read on to discover 5 things that make Montessori special in our latest blog by Louise Livingston, our Head of Training. Did […]
The demand for Montessori education is growing, but what is it and how could it benefit your child? Our Head of School Michel Capobianco explains. Italian doctor Maria Montessori observed how children learn for themselves and developed an approach and materials to support this. Montessori builds on children’s natural desire to learn and nurtures academic […]
New research reveals a disparity between teacher and parent perceptions of “school readiness”. This highlights the need for greater understanding of, and support for, early child development says Louise Livingston, our Head of Training. In a recent survey by YouGov, teachers reported more than half (54%) of children starting reception are not “ready for school”. In contrast, […]
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