Wharfedale Montessori

Based near Skipton and Ilkley, we offer childcare and education to 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 … Continued

At Wharfedale Babies, we provide full day care for babies and toddlers from 8am until 6pm in our Montessori Early Years environment, based on small mixed age grouping in spotless, warm and inviting surroundings.

At our School, the Montessori approach, coupled with our beautiful setting on the Bolton Abbey estate, between Skipton and Ilkley, enables our children to achieve their full potential, to be happy, and to grow in knowledge and confidence. – MEAB accredited  (see … Continued

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.

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.

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 … Continued