The Brighton and Hove Montessori School was established in 1985. Since then it has grown from a small group operating from a church hall to a popular school, educating children aged rising three to six and preparing them for entry into our Junior school six to 12 year old programme or into other local Junior or Prep schools.
The key advantages of a Montessori education are:
- Individualised education.
- A non-competitive environment which integrates a diversity of children.
- Early detection of learning difficulties and gifted children.
- Development of intellectual, social and self-discipline.
- Independence, confidence and creativity founded on well established skills.
We are registered with Association Montessori Internationale (UK) and Montessori Education UK. We adhere to the authentic principles of Maria Montessori.
Parent Feedback
When deciding what nursery and schooling would be best for our little boy, we looked around at both Montessori, Steiner as well as local schools. We had already got connections with Steiner through friends who had children their, however didn’t really know too much about Montessori so we decided to read up on what they offer. From looking into research about Montessori I was really impressed that this different more "child centric" approach seemed to give better academic results as well as help to build a foundation of good social skills. This drove me to attend an open evening, which is where I met Daisy and some of the other teachers.
Juliet - mum to Oliver aged 3 years
Meeting the people behind the school was really what finalised the decision to choose Montessori. They are so passionate about the development of each individual child that this comes out in every conversation, newsletter and meeting. Oliver started over a year ago as a Mini Monte at the age of two and is absolutely loving it (so much so that he gets upset on a Saturday morning when he doesn’t need to go!). We too are enjoying our interactions with the school and enjoy supporting the Montessori approach in the home environment.
My advice to parents looking for schooling would be to not only do your research, but also meet those people in person who will have such a huge impact on your childs life. In fact I challenge you to find any teachers or carers out there who are more passionate and caring than those at Brighton & Hove Montessori!
