About us

About us

At Wharfedale Montessori School, we offer an education to our children using the Montessori approach.  I am passionate about the benefits of this for our children and dedicated to ensuring top quality practice and provision in line with the key elements of Dr Montessori’s philosophy.  Jane Lord, Principal
Wharfedale Babies

Wharfedale Babies

We provide full day care from 8am until 6pm in our Montessori Early Years environment, based on small mixed age grouping in spotless, warm and inviting surroundings.
Home

Home

At our School, the Montessori approach, coupled with our beautiful setting, enables our children to achieve their full potential, to be happy, and to grow in knowledge and confidence. - MEAB accredited  (see a copy of the latest report here Montessori accreditation_report - Excellent OFSTED reports throughout the setting (see a...
The Primary Classroom

The Primary Classroom

Our Primary classroom for 6-11 year-olds provides a  full Montessori primary provision where the children enjoy the freedom of choice of work within a carefully structured environment under the guidance and direction of our highly qualified staff.
The Pre-School

The Pre-School

In the Pre-School our children are introduced to a broad and balanced curriculum, using Montessori teaching apparatus which is beautifully designed and crafted.  The work exercises are carefully thought out to be inviting and appeal to the child.
What is Montessori?

What is Montessori?

The Montessori approach encourages maximum independent functioning at all levels for the child.  It develops the whole personality of the child, not only the intellectual faculties, but also the powers of deliberation, initiative and independent thought.  “The environment itself will teach the child”  Dr Maria Montessori.
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Interested in Montessori Education?

Interested in Montessori Education?

If you want to find out what others have to say about Montessori education, follow the links onto youtube on our Montessori page on this site.
Panto Pandemonium!

Panto Pandemonium!

Everyone had great fun at our Christmas production at the end of last term, Panto Pandemonium.  See more photos on the post….  Photos by Anthony Crosland, Craven College  www.tcrosslandphotography.co.uk   info@tcrosslandphotography.co.uk        

Term Dates 2012/13

The term dates for the School for 2012/13, and the holiday dates for the Nursery, are now available on the Parents page of this site.
Winter Weather

Winter Weather

Please see here a copy of our winter weather procedures - Info for parents re winter weather
Nursery Stay-and-Play sessions

Nursery Stay-and-Play sessions

The Friday stay-and-play sessions at Wharfedale Babies are going really well.   They run from 9.30am-11am and cost £2.50 per child.  Come along and join in our fun Messy Play activities!  Thanks to everyone who has helped to make these events such a success.