Louise Livingston, our Director of Training, reflects on new research on the teaching of reading. New UCL Institute of Education research on the role of phonics in the teaching of reading has generated many excited headlines saying the narrow focus on phonics in UK schools is “failing children”. But we would caution that phonics has […]
Join our Head of Training Louise Livingston, for this live discussion with Matt Bateman, Vice President of Pedagogy at Higher Ground on Wednesday 28th July at 5pm UK time/ 12pm (noon) EST. They will talk about what makes Montessori different to mainstream approaches. Louise will explain why you can use all the Montessori materials in […]
One of the few silver linings of the pandemic is that you can now study all our shorter courses online. Montessori parents, teachers and assistants from all over the UK and beyond are joining us on our courses in large numbers. Don’t miss out! Online courses coming up soon: AMI Assistants Certificate courses at the […]
All our children are so happy to be back at our school this term and it is a delight to observe them as they immerse themselves in activity, sometimes sitting, sometimes standing, but always moving. As we watch the children busy at work, we can see how integral movements are – both large and small – […]
We are now regularly offering “virtual” open day events for parents as well as in-person visits to our school sites. Our online “virtual” open day sessions are a chance to hear more about our approach and to speak to some of our teaching staff. Along with other parents you will be able to ask any […]
Our annual AMI Refresher course for Montessori diploma holders will run online in November for the first time with four two-hour-long sessions on Thursdays. This means that our graduates and other Montessori diploma holders from around the world will now be able to attend our popular refresher course online. The course will be an opportunity […]
Schools and nurseries across the country are desperately trying to work out how social distancing can work now and into the future. With no timescale for when the Covid-19 crisis will end, it is not just a question of meeting government guidelines but allaying the fears of parents. Many people will be wondering how these […]
We are following UK government guidance and so our School, Training Centre and office buildings are closed due to the Coronavirus crisis. However, our staff are working from home so please feel free to contact us via email at this time – course@mariamontessori.org for training enquiries or schools@mariamontessori.org for school admissions or parent queries. Our training courses are […]
As we all adjust to the challenges we are facing as a result of the Coronavirus, we would like to wish you well and to update you on how we are delivering our training at this time. Our training is continuing to run and our current students are now learning online. We are thankful that […]
The Maria Montessori Institute is monitoring closely healthcare and government advice regarding the Coronavirus outbreak from the World Health Organisation and Public Health England. Our intention is that our courses will go ahead on the dates we have advertised. If you have any questions about a specific course please contact us at course@mariamontessori.org Parents of children […]