The Montessori

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Overview

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage ( EYFS), which we enhance through the Montessori philosophy. Whilst our curriculum revolves around the Early Years Foundation Stage and its seven areas of learning, we vary the way in which we deliver rich learning sessions by providing a mix of adult led, child led and independent learning activities, all of which will use high quality resources.

Within the EYFS, children learn through playing, exploring, being active and through creative and critical thinking.  The teachers encourage and support each child to explore at their own pace and level of interest, to take risks and talk about their experiences and learning. This leads to developing children’s self –esteem, self- knowledge and confidence in their own abilities.

Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge, and demonstrating their understanding through seven areas of learning and development. Children will mostly develop these prime areas first:

  • Communication and Language
  • Physical Development
  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

These prime areas are most essential for your child’s healthy development and future learning. As children grow, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in four specific areas:

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding of the World
  • Expressive Arts and Design

Our teachers have high expectations for the learning and development of all the children and this is underpinned by the themes and principles of the EYFS and the Montessori method of education to achieve the learning outcomes.

Curriculum