Privett
Montessori Nursery School was founded on Montessori principles in 1988 and has
functioned since then in Privett Village Hall. The
School is situated on the fringe of the village within 3 miles of Petersfield
and surrounding villages. We offer morning, afternoon and full day sessions for
children two to five years in age. All three year olds are eligible to receive
the government grant, which the School claims and deducts from fees each term.
The
current principal, Kate Pritchard who has been teaching at the School since 1995,
took over the headship in April 2003. The School became a member of the Montessori
Schools Association in 2004. Kate is a qualified teacher with Montessori training.
She has been teaching for 17 years in a variety of schools in Ethiopia, Italy
and England ranging from Nursery through to adult education. She has three of
her own children, all of whom attended Privett Montessori.
Kate's deputy, Maggie Webzell is a qualified NNEB nursery nurse and has over 30
years of experience with pre-school age children. Maggie was the leader of a pre-school
for 8 years and a branch Field Worker for the Pre-School
Alliance for 5 years. She has worked at Privett Montessori since 1989. Maggie
is trained in Montessori methodology and is our Special Needs Co-ordinator.
Carole
and Caroline our Nursery assistants also had children who attended the School.
Carole has worked at the School since September 1998 and Caroline since September
2002. Caroline has recently been awarded her NVQ in childcare.
The
School is spacious and open plan. We are extremely fortunate to have a large garden
area where the children can play safely on the climbing frame, bikes and in the
sandpit. We are currently planning a garden with raised beds specifically for
the children to work in. This year we observed a variety of different birds which
visited our garden and we were delighted to find that a dormouse had made it's
home in one of our nesting boxes.
We provide the children in our care
with a safe and stimulating environment where they may develop at their own pace.
We focus on what a child can do and use this as our starting point for each child.
Our philosophy and curriculum is based upon the teaching of Dr Maria Montessori
who recognised each child's unique aptitude for learning and stressed the importance
of respect for the world and its inhabitants.
Our Purpose:
To
give your child:
" Knowledge, understanding and skills developed
from exploration and investigation in a safe, caring environment.
"
Self esteem and respect for other children, adults and the environment.
"
Confidence and independence.
" Equality and diversity of opportunity.
We offer:
"
A balanced curriculum including French and music, taught according to the philosophy
of Maria Montessori and leading to the Six Early Learning goals.
"
Individual care and attention.
" Fun and friendship with other children
and adults.
" Project work that includes off site visits and guests
whose knowledge and experience will enhance children's learning (musicians, storytellers,
doctors etc.)
Our Nursery School offers education and care for children
below school age and over the age of two years. We are registered to receive the
Early Years Education Grant for all 3 year olds. Our Ofsted Report (2004) is available
on line.
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To
give your child:
"
A balanced curriculum including French and music, taught according to the philosophy
of Maria Montessori and leading to the Six Early Learning goals. 
