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Montessori School in South West London
Little Hands Montessori:
Situated in Wimbledon, in the south-west London Borough of Merton, Little Hands Montessori is a private nursery offering Montessori education for children ages 2 to 4 years. We offer morning classes 2,3 or 5 days a week during term time only from 9.00 till 1.00.
Aims & Philosophies:
Our aim is to provide outstanding early years education for children through creative play and learning experiences to help the child reach his potential.
We aim to provide education through play and a broad and balanced curriculum, working in partnership with the Montessori method and EYFS programme and parents.
We aim to provide a caring atmosphere where each child will feel happy, safe and secure and gain a sense of belonging.
Small Class Sizes:
This offers the advantage of a more caring and warm environment as the place provides more of a family – like atmosphere. Children experience a much smoother transition from home as a small setting is less daunting.
Montessori Education for Children ages 2-4:
- We offer morning classes 2,3 or 5 days a week during term time only from 9.00 till 1.00.
- Our school follows the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
- We accommodate a total of 16 children in one session
Parent Testimonials:
"Our son is doing extremely well at school. I think most of it is from the great preparation from the nursery. "
- Liina
"I want to emphasise again how happy we were with the basis of knowledge and care Lucas got from your nursery (he's reading already!). You did prepare him really well - in the beginning of school I asked what he does at school and how things are organised, he often kept replying to me by saying 'like in my old nursery', so I think the change for him was very easy."
- Laura
"Just a little note to thank everyone at Little Hands for all their love and care with the kids. Liv jumps up in the morning to go to nursery and the smile on her face when I pick her up in the afternoon says it all - will definitely be sending my second daughter there too."
- Melissa
Address:
Wimbledon Methodist Church, Griffiths Road, Wimbledon, London, England SW19 1SP, UK / GB
Dulwich Montessori Nursery School, London
Courses / Programs
Dulwich Montessori Nursery School is situated in a beautiful and light Church Hall in Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark in south London, approx. 5 miles and a twenty minute drive to the city centre. We provide fulltime and parttime nursery and preschool programs for young children (2-5 years) throughout the Dulwich, Tulse Hill, Streatham Hill, Balham, Norwood, Herne Hill and surrounding communities. The main purpose for establishing Dulwich Montessori Nursery School more than a decade ago continues today. We strive to provide carefully planned and stimulating environment to help our students develop an excellent foundation for creative learning. The learning materials at Dulwich Montessori Nursery School have been designed to provide a wide variety of learning experiences geared towards the developmental needs of young children. Each activity involves experiencing with unique materials proven to be intensely fascinating for the young child. When engaged in well structured tasks, our students experience inner satisfaction leaving them with a positive attitude towards everything connected with school.
Nursery and Preschool programs for 2 to 5 year olds; Morning sessions; Afternoon sessions. Activities include storytime, art and craft, creativity, music and movement as well as French lessons. Dulwich Montessori Nursery School is now open from 8-30 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday and 8-30 am to 1 pm on Friday.
Rochester Independent College, Kent
Courses / Programs
Rochester Independent College, in the County of Kent, just east of London, offers a distinctive alternative to a conventional sixth form and a stepping stone between school and university. Established in 1984, we accept day students from the age of 11. Boarding is available for A-level students and Year 11 students on GCSE courses who are aged 16 or older.
Students come to us from all over the UK and the world, as well as the local area. There are no bells ringing, no uniforms and everybody is on first name terms. The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school where students are treated as young adults.
About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders. Our Halls combine the informality of a university residence with the supervision and pastoral support appropriate for young adults.
The College offers students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence and acts as a stepping stone between school and university.
Our focus is on examination success in a lively, supportive and informal atmosphere. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations. Rochester Independent College is accredited by the ISC (Independent Schools Council).
Co-educational Secondary School Program for boys & girls ages 11 and up:
- Day Programs (ages 11 and up)
- Full Boarding Program (ages 16 and up)
- One or two-year GCSE courses in the Lower School
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- Film and Media Studies
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- Day Programs (ages 11 and up)
- Full Boarding Program (ages 16 and up)
- One or two-year GCSE courses in the Lower School
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- Film and Media Studies
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
LIPA - Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
Courses / Programs
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) opened in 1996 to forge a new approach to performing arts training. We offer performing arts classes for 4 - 19 years old in our part-time performing arts academy called LIPA 4:19. We have over 450 students who attend LIPA 4:19 every week and we have been blessed with a huge pool of talent from around the North. Due to its popularity, we opened a new satellite school at Maghull High School in September 2008. providing training in acting, singing and dancing. The arts and entertainment industry needs multi-disciplined all-round performers, and LIPA 4:19 is designed to make you just that. Here you learn to sing, dance and act with fully qualified and enthusiastic tutors, who all have professional experience. All classes are carefully designed to reflect the correct stage of performing arts development for each age group, from young children through to teenagers.
Being based at the world-famous Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, LIPA 4:19 also offers fantastic facilities for the students and a safe and encouraging learning environment.
- Performing arts classes for children and teenagers aged from 4 to 19. Training is provided in acting, singing and dancing.
Plymouth College
Courses / Programs
Plymouth College is a co-educational school based in the bustling maritime city of Plymouth with the magnificent moorland, countryside and coastal landscapes of Devon and Cornwall close to hand. Our two locations, Prepschool towards the west near Stonehouase and our senior school to the north in the Mutley Plain shopping district are easily accessible and have been at the forefront of education in the South West of England since 1877 and, whilst quietly conscious of the past and traditions remain forward-looking and dynamic. The school offers continuous education from ages 3 to 18 years with boarding facilities at the Senior School from age 11. We have a long tradition of providing a happy environment in which all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our recent Inspection Report described the life of a Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil as 'rich and rewarding' and we aim to provide children with the best possible start to their academic careers.
Day Program; Boarding Program; Preparatory School; Reception; Kindergarten; Lower School; Senior School; Sixth Form; Whilst most teaching time is given to core subjects, English, Maths and Science, ample time is given to other subjects to ensure a balance is maintained. Music, Dance, Drama, Art and Sport are also part of the curriculum.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn
Courses / Programs
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, day school for children aged 3-18, serving a wide catchment area in Blackburn, Lancashire. We are strongly committed to co-education which, we believe, enables young people to grow up together in a natural environment that prepares them for university and employment, in both of which contexts they will work with the opposite gender. Throughout our school, pupils benefit from small class sizes and excellent pastoral care. They thrive in a safe, caring environment and form stable and enduring friendships which continue well beyond school.Centrally located in Blackburn, Lancashire with an attractive parkside setting, QEGS is one of the leading co-educational independent day schools in the North-West of England, offering a first-class academic and extra-curricular education and excellent pastoral care to boys and girls aged 3 to 18, all on one site. As with the other top 250 independent schools in the UK, the Headmaster is a member of the HMC and the School is a also a member of the Forum of Independent Day Schools (FIDS).
Infant School (3-6 years)
- Foundation Stage/Lower School Program
Junior School (7-10 years)
- Middle School Program
Senior School (11-14 years)
- Upper School Program
Sixth Form (14+)
- Preparation for University and beyond
Q-Plus
- flexible before and after-school care
- Foundation Stage/Lower School Program
Junior School (7-10 years)
- Middle School Program
Senior School (11-14 years)
- Upper School Program
Sixth Form (14+)
- Preparation for University and beyond
Q-Plus
- flexible before and after-school care
Abbotsford Preparatory School, Manchester
Courses / Programs
Abbotsford Preparatory school is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 ½ up to 11 years. We are located in Urmston, Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester area, north west England and have nursery, infant and junior departments. At Abbotsford each pupil is encouraged and supported in a caring, disciplined and happy community. We set high academic standards and offer a broad curriculum throughout the school. Abbotsford Preparatory School is a member of the GEMS family of schools. GEMS managed schools consistently attain high standards of academic achievement. GEMS students have gained admission to some of the world’s most prestigious universities including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and University College of London in England; New York University, Boston University, Columbia University and Yale University in the US. Abbotsford Preparatory School will provide your child with the opportunities to develop their all-round potential through a rich and stimulating curriculum combined with a wide range of extra-curricular activities leaving you confident, knowing that your child will flourish.
- Preparatory School Curriculum for boys and girls aged 2.5 to 11 years
- Nursery, Reception and Preschool Programmes (Infant Foundation Stage)
- Junior School
- Subjects include English, math, science, history, geography, I.C.T., art, music, design technology and P.E.
- Nursery, Reception and Preschool Programmes (Infant Foundation Stage)
- Junior School
- Subjects include English, math, science, history, geography, I.C.T., art, music, design technology and P.E.