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.
Latest school news
Used up yet another print cartridge?

Used up yet another print cartridge?

The school has joined the Support Your School Recycling Scheme.  Please use the collection bags and boxes at school to help us collect and recycle your used print cartridges and mobiles.
Table Top Sale!

Table Top Sale!

On Saturday 7 July, starting at 10.30am, there will be a Table Top Sale, with craft stalls and games for the children.  A chance for parents and friends to get together for a relaxed family occasion.  Anyone else interested in visiting the school welcome to come and join us.!
School Sports Day

School Sports Day

The Sports Day this year, to be held on Friday 20 July, will have an Olympic theme!  Full details nearer the time.
Jubilee Picnic

Jubilee Picnic

There will be a special picnic at Strid during the week beginning 28 May to commemmorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
School Photographs

School Photographs

The photographs taken by Karen Ross in school on 9 May are now available to view on Karen’s website.  To access them on the site, please contact us by email (secretary@wharfedalemontessori.co.uk) to request the confidential password.  Proofs will also be available shortly.
Trip to Fountains Abbey

Trip to Fountains Abbey

The primary class will visit Fountains Abbey on 13 June, where the children will be monks for the day.
Visit of Duke and Duchess of Devonshire

Visit of Duke and Duchess of Devonshire

On 26 April, the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire came to visit us at the school and nursery, where the Duchess particularly enjoyed playing with the little ones.  They were very interested to see the Cabin, the primary classroom in the school grounds, and to observe the children at work there.  In the photo, the...
Parent Directory 2012

Parent Directory 2012

The Parent Directory is currently being updated by the Friends, and it is also planned to issue a separate listing for nursery parents.  Please could all parents check the posters at school and nursery, and the Summer Term Newsletter, for further details..
Building a Future Together - What was decided

Building a Future Together – What was decided

A full note, detailing the discussions that took place at our whole school and nursery parents’ meeting on 25 April, is now available in the Summer Term Newsletter.  See a copy here, or on the parent information pages of this site.  Newsletter summer term 2012
Wharfedale Summer Club

Wharfedale Summer Club

Details are now available for the Wharfedale Summer Club, which will run from 30 July to 17 August at Strid Cottage.  Activities at the day camp for 3-9 year olds will include den-building, treaure hunts, picnics and woodland arts and crafts.  Contact Zoey on 07938612263 or at wharfedalesummercamp@gmail.com for full details.
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 (ie, click on the internet link, not on the picture).
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.