If you were to come into our classroom, you would be able to see instantly how different it is to a traditional nursery class.

• Children all work in the classroom together - there is no grouping into ages. Younger children learn from their peers and the older children are encouraged to look after the younger ones and thus gain a sense of responsibility. There is a feeling of 'family' in the classroom.

• The materials used to teach reading, writing, mathematics, geography, science, music and cultural studies are all unique to the Montessori classroom.

• Children are welcome to choose what material they want to work with and encouraged to work at their own pace.

• We do not work to a timetable.

• The adult's task is to open new doors and broaden the child's horizon, and maximize the amount each child can do for him/herself.

• All teaching is done on a one to one basis.