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Ofsted Outstanding Early Years Provider 2012 - 2013

The Montessori Philosophy

The Montessori educational philosophy, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1907, is based on the tenet that children learn best within what she called “prepared environments,” which support their unique developmental characteristics.


These environments (classrooms) contain specially designed, manipulative materials for development that invite children to learn at their own pace according to their own individual style.


Under the guidance of a trained teacher, children in a Montessori classroom learn through discovery, a methodology that cultivates concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning.


The method is based on a sensible balance between freedom and structure specifically designed for the young child.


Dr Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Italy's first woman doctor spoke of the child's mind as 'the absorbent mind', because of its great ability to learn effortlessly and unconsciously from the world around him. The carefully designed materials meet the child's natural needs and nurtures his absorbent mind.


Dr. Montessori believed that in the first six years of a child's life he/she goes through 'sensitive periods' during which time the child is particularly receptive to certain stimuli. With this in mind she created specially designed sensorial apparatus to help develop and refine the child's sensory awareness. These apparatus also allow the child to correct his own mistakes and thus help him to achieve confidence and independence.


The Montessori teaching method is unique. It enables the child to develop self-confidence, security, a sense of order and social relationships, creative intelligence and imagination. It also sharpens his ability to discriminate and make judgements.


The world has changed, but what it takes to be successful hasn’t changed: a strong emotional, behavioural, and moral foundation. Montessori Education helps children develop into individuals who know right from wrong, who have self-confidence and are connected with others, who find fulfilment, and connect and contribute to the world.

Montessori vs Mainstream

Montessori Mainstream
Based on helping the natural development of the human being
Based on the transfer of a national curriculum.
Children learn at their own pace and follow their own individual interests.
Children learn from a set curriculum according to a time frame that is the same for everyone.
Children teach themselves using materials specially prepared for that purpose.
Children are taught by the teacher
Understanding comes through the child’s own experiences via the materials and the promotion of children’s ability to find things out for themselves.
Learning is based on subjects and is limited to what is given.

Learning is based on the fact that physical exploration and cognition are linked.
Children sit at desks and learn from a whiteboard and worksheets.
The teacher works in collaboration with the children.
The class is teacher led.
The child’s individual development brings its own reward and therefore motivation.
Motivation is achieved by a system of rewards and punishments
Uninterrupted work cycles.
Block time, period lessons.
Working and learning matched to the social development of the child.
Working and learning without emphasis on social development.

“All our handling of the child will bear fruit, not only at the moment, but in the adult they are to become.”


Maria Montessori

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