"Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870 and began her professional life as a Doctor of Medicine. She then studied Education, Philosophy, Psychology and Anthropology. Maria Montessori's unique approach to the teaching of young children brought her world acclaim"

The Nursery uses materials designed by Maria Montessori along with a variety of other educational aids.
A carefully prepared environment (everything placed at the childs eye level) offers the opportunity for the child to develop his own natural love of learning, through games, songs. music and movement, drama, nature studies, science, reading, crafts, maths, and Practical Life Skills.

Extra curricular activities include French, which is taught twice a week. This is totally oral with children being encouraged to participate in songs and games, and follows project themes each term i.e Spring term may be COLOURS - Children will start to learn vocabulary - BLEAU, ROUGE, VERT, JAUNE, etc.

When the child starts at 2 years old, he/she will be settled into a routine gently, at his/her own pace.
Social skills will be encouraged foremost and practical life exercises will be practised, to promote independence and self esteem.
These exercises include; FOLDING A NAPKIN, DRESSING FRAMES, -Buttons, zippers, laces, and buckles etc. POURING, SOCK PAIRING, LAYING THE TABLE, MOPPING and SWEEPING.