Our original school building, established in 1965, is based in leafy Hampstead (NW3). It is an Edwardian mansion with a large garden. Our Hampstead community is a lively and happy place to be and one of the most loved Hampstead schools.

Some Principles of the Montessori Approach

  • Every child is a unique person with creative potential, the drive to learn and the right to be treated with respect as an individual.
  • Children must be given the freedom to work and move around, within guidelines that enable them to see themselves as independent and part of a group.
  • Children are encouraged to work at their own pace, either individually or in co-operation with others.
  • Mixed-age groups provide opportunities for the children to develop their social abilities within a harmonious community.
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Children's House

2½ - 6 years
At Hampstead we have two Children's House classes: Garden Class and Coach House.

The Children’s House is specifically designed to help children between the ages of 2½ to 6 years to develop at their own pace, choosing their own activities from the Montessori materials which are displayed in an orderly and accessible way.

Children work with hands-on activities designed to help them develop physically, socially and intellectually. Each activity is complete in itself; and also prepares for later activities so that the children move from one activity to the next, mastering each new challenge with ease.

Children’s House Programme Book A Classroom Observation

Elementary

6 - 12 years
At Hampstead we have two Lower Elementary Classes (6-9 year olds) and one Upper Elementary (9-12 year olds) class.

At this stage, children are ready for more complex work as they move towards abstract ways of thinking. They begin to be more curious and question why things work the way they do. The mixed age classes provide a dynamic and collaborative environment where children learn through debate, discussion and research across all subject areas: English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Practical Life, Art, Music, Drama, PE and Spanish which is offered as a second language.

Elementary Programme Book A Classroom Observation

Adolescent

12 - 16 years

The Adolescent Programme is 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?

Students in the Adolescent Programme are presented with the opportunity to consolidate, broaden and deepen their knowledge through real world application of subject content across different disciplines, including Mathematics, Language and Literature, Spanish, Visual and Performance Arts, Humanities and Science Occupations, Physical Expression, Production and Exchange, and Community Work.

Adolescent Programme Book A Classroom Observation
“Pupils achieve well. When it is time to move on, pupils leave with the knowledge and skills they need for their future learning. They are very well prepared.”
Ofsted

Our Hampstead Team

Most of our teachers hold the world-recognised Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma, as well as several other degrees, and have many years’ experience working with children.

Michel Capobianco

Head of School
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Karen Gelson

Safeguarding Lead
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Shallal Qureshi

Children's House Coordinator and SENCO
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Emma Wise

School Admissions Manager
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Sylwia Papior

School Admissions Coordinator
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Beatrice Favalli

Lead Teacher, Hampstead Children's House Garden Class
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Rebecca Livsey

Montessori Teacher, Hampstead Children's House Garden Class
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Rhianna Hayllor

Montessori Teacher, Hampstead Children's House Garden Class
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Ratna Chaudhuri

Lead Teacher, Hampstead Children's House Coach House
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Kalamun Nehar

Montessori Teacher, Hampstead Children's House Coach House
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Estefanía Oliver Leal

Children's House Montessori Spanish Teacher
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Paula Pérez-Martín

Children's House Montessori Spanish Teacher
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Julia Grajal

Lead Teacher, Hampstead Lower Elementary Griffin Class
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Giorgia Manzi

Classroom Assistant, Hampstead Lower Elementary Griffin Class
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Sejal Chandarana

Lead Teacher, Hampstead Lower Elementary Phoenix Class
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David Muñoz

Classroom Assistant, Hampstead Lower Elementary Phoenix Class
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Charlie Worthington

Lead Teacher, Hampstead Upper Elementary
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Charlotte Long

Classroom Assistant, Hampstead Upper Elementary
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Guillem Miñón

Lead Teacher, Hampstead Adolescent
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Malu García Pardo

Spanish Specialist, Hampstead Elementary and Adolescent
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Vivienne Schandinsky

Creative Arts Specialist, Hampstead Adolescent
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Giulia Lindsay

Culinary & Language Arts Specialist, Hampstead Adolescent
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Practical Information

School session times

Children’s House:

Morning drop off time 8.30 – 8.45am
Before lunch pick up time 12.00pm
Afternoon session drop off 1.45pm
Afternoon pick up time 3.30pm

Elementary and Adolescent:

Morning drop off time 8.30 – 8.45am
Afternoon pick up time 3.45pm

School uniform

There is no uniform for our school. We do ask that children come to school in comfortable clothes and bring a change of shoes for indoor purposes and a coat for outside play. Please ensure that all of your children’s clothes have name labels so we can keep lost property to a minimum.  We also recommend that you provide a clean change of clothing.

Parents

Our Parent Representatives organise regular fund raising and social events.

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“I've always been a fan of Montessori education, and I can see in my child's way of thinking and being (specially when alongside those children that do not have Montessori education) that she's articulate with her feelings and sees solutions to problems in unique ways too. ”
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After School Clubs

Children's House

Garden Club: Dance and Movements

On Mondays and Wednesdays

Garden Club: Movements and Cooperative Games

On Tuesdays and Thursdays

Elementary

Contemporary Crafts

On Mondays

Art

On Tuesdays and Thursdays

Chess

on Wednesdays

Judo

On Wednesdays

School Fees