In her foreword to Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents – A selection of Articles, Paula Polk Lillard reflects on her own Montessori journey and also on Montessori’s ideas for a new type of education which advocates and celebrates the child’s capacity for self-formation, agency, solidarity and justice. She draws our attention to the spiritual nature … Continue reading “Stand by…”

Introducing the work of Annie Davy “It does not need much in terms of material ’stuff’ to ignite children’s capacity to learn, but it needs your everything to ‘tend the flame’ and build a fire in the hearts and minds of young children – a resilient fire of enthusiasm for learning and confidence to have … Continue reading “The Universe is full of magical things”

This week, we are hosting Nancy Stewart, Project Lead of Birth to 5 Matters, new non-statutory guidance being developed in response to the government’s reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England. Join us on Tuesday 9 March at 19.00 (UTC). Register here. But why does Birth to 5 Matter? This week's blog … Continue reading Why Birth to 5 Matters