Why a uniform?
Rushcliffe Montessori school uniform plays a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence, and a feeling of belonging within the school. Wearing a uniform and seeing school friends wearing the same clothing contributes to our children’s wellbeing, whilst taking away the pressures of deciding what to wear.
Our children like to wear the Montessori uniform because it makes them feel important and proud. A lot of our parents like their children to wear a uniform because it is practical and they don’t have to think about what their children should wear.
Our children look smart and have a sense of group identity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the staff to child ratio?
The minimum ratio within these age groups are the following
1:4 for 2 years olds
1:8 for 3 + years
Can my child take a nap?
Sleep mats are available for nap times after lunch for those who require it.
Is my child supervised during nap times?
Children are always monitored during sleep time to ensure maximum safety.
Are the staff fully qualified?
Qualifications: Support staff allocated in these rooms have a minimum level 3 qualification, and work alongside three qualified Montessori trained teachers and our forest School leader.
Do I need to bring a packed lunch?
All drinks, meals and snacks are included in the daily fee, and are freshly prepared and cooked on site.
How often will my child eat?
We serve meals 4 times a day:
Breakfast – Served up to 8.45 am
Mid-morning snack – 10am
Lunch – Served at 12.00 pm
Tea – Served at 4.00pm
Our Curriculum
Practical Life
This area prepares the child indirectly for all other areas of the Curriculum with order, concentration, confidence, co-ordination and independence. Exercises support fine motor manipulation, care of self skills and care of the environment.
Sensorial
Through exploration of the various materials of changeable dimensions, colours, shapes, sizes, textures, geometry, smell and taste – all of the faculties of intelligence are developed.
Mathematics
The sense of touch provides concrete experiences of number, ordering, addition and subtraction. Children will learn the names, link quantity and numerals, be introduced to odd and even and consolidate learning through memory of number.
Language & Literacy
The early years are a sensitive period for language development. Children learn to understand expression and intonation, rhythm and rhyme. They gain an awareness of sounds in spoken language.
Cultural
