Wharfedale Montessori School and College | A pre-school and primary for boys and girls age 2 and a half to 11.

About us

Wharfedale Montessori

About us

by Jane on Sep 28, 2011 • Comments Closed

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 Montessori

Wharfedale Babies

by admin on Dec 10, 2010 • Comments Closed

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

Wharfedale Montessori

Home

by admin on Dec 10, 2010 • Comments Closed

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

Wharfedale Montessori

The Primary Classroom

by admin on Dec 10, 2010 • Comments Closed

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

Wharfedale Montessori

The Pre-School

by admin on Dec 10, 2010 • Comments Closed

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?

Wharfedale Montessori

What is Montessori?

by admin on Dec 10, 2010 • Comments Closed

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

Interested in Montessori Education?

Interested in Montessori Education?

by Jane on Jan 17, 2012 • Comments Closed

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!

by Jane on Dec 16, 2011 • Comments Closed

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

by Jane on Dec 9, 2011 • Comments Closed

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

by Jane on Dec 6, 2011 • Comments Closed

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

by Jane on Oct 31, 2011 • Comments Closed

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.

What People Think

"Before Mummy and Daddy went to look round Strid Cottage, Mummy said to Daddy, 'If you think it's suitable for Flora, get your hankie out.' Within 30 seconds, Daddy was pretending to blow his nose." With love from Flora, July 1998.

"I have been a qualified teacher for over forty years and some of the learning I witnessed was amongst the most memorable of my career. The sight of children of all ages exercising basic skills of self management, communication and coorperation will stay with me. I was impressed." With very best wishes, Mr Goodwin, July 2011.

"Thank you for all your care and attention over the years. We feel that our children have had an amazing start to their education because of it." With best wishes for the future, Stephen & Rebecca Hunter.

We feel so fortunate to have been a part of your school community for these past three years. Grace has grown and thrived so beautifully. It breaks my heart to leave. We will miss you." Sarah Bourne and Howard Widelitz, March 2008.

"Watching Max grow and develop under your guidance has been a fabulous experience for us and I know Max will take the skills he has acquired with him through the rest of his life. Maria Montessori simply knew what makes a child tick."
Brian and Anne Heaton, July 2009.

"To Mr and Mrs Lord,
I am sad to be leaving.
Thank you for everything while I've been here."
Brodie.