The Four Planes of Human Development
A fascinating essay on a key concept in Montessori pedagogy. Written by our new Elementary Guide, Peter Friend. It only takes a superficial rummage into… more
A fascinating essay on a key concept in Montessori pedagogy. Written by our new Elementary Guide, Peter Friend. It only takes a superficial rummage into… more
Until yesterday I hadn’t been into the playground of St Ann’s Well gardens since planting seeds with Boudicca and Emmeline in April 2011. It was… more
Our first full Ofsted Inspection. We have been assessed as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and across all ages. It is quite unusual for them to… more
Saturday 10th April 2012 No one can fail to be uplifted by the joyfulness children bring to the most ordinary of moments, but witnessing the peaceful… more
Friday February 24 & Saturday February 25 , 2012 As the last sweet notes of Albinoni’s Adagio in G drifted away the silence began. We… more
Control over the sphincters is really a great part of what it means to be human, and I think we sometimes ignore this essential part… more
This is the first part of an eight-part discussion handout. Freedom to move Children of 6 months can do so much. They are able to… more
Part 6 of an 8-part discussion handout. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6D2lGElhbg] The Floor Bed Consider making the room where your child sleeps safe and making their bed on… more
Part 5 of an 8-part discussion handout. Materials Organised on a Low Shelf The two great pillars of human life Are language and movement. And… more
Part 4 of an 8-part discussion handout. Uninterrupted movement time The child’s inner teacher has laid down a precise timetable, Both rigorous and exact. We… more