Welcome to the Bournemouth Montessori Centre

The Bournemouth Montessori Centre aims to provide a fully rounded college-based course leading to a Diploma or Certificate in the Montessori method of teaching. Both allow the graduate to work with the child in any nursery setting, although the Diploma must be gained before the graduate can manage or open their own nursery.

It is the aim of The Bournemouth Montessori Centre and its staff to inspire the student with the desire to follow Dr. Montessori's ideals:

• to create a happy, safe and stimulating child-based environment.
• to acknowledge that each child wants to learn and must be allowed to develop naturally at his/her own pace.
• to treat each child with respect and as a unique individual.
• to acknowledge that the early years, from birth to six, are educationally the most important and that each child needs every opportunity to strengthen positive attitudes towards himself and others.
• to ensure that the child grows to be a confident and competent learner for life.
• to introduce the child to the Montessori materials which, among other things, promote independence, concentration and social skills. These provide a concrete foundation for later learning.
• to ensure that each child feels nurtured and an important member of the group.