Bournemouth Montessori Centre News

BMC awarded accreditation - 04/01/10

Bournemouth Montessori Centre's first inspection by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher education was in June 2009.

BAC's inspectors reported an overall excellent level of provision in the Montessori College; in particular that student welfare was a major strength of the College, management of quality was comprehensively strong, and that students make very good progress.

Accreditation was awarded to BMC in August 2009.

Unique Offer For January 2010 - 10/11/09

Due to the economic climate and a lack of funding in some areas, B.M.C. has decided to support those of you wishing to undertake the full time Montessori Diploma (level 4).

The cost for the January 2010 full time course will be reduced by £1,000.00. This is a unique offer.

The remaining fees may be paid monthly, termly or yearly.

We look forward to hearing from you soon and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions 01202 780010

Montessori Education National Conference a resounding success - 11/06/09

The Montessori Education (UK) 11th National Conference 2nd May 2009 was a resounding success.

Delegates travelled from as far as Sweden to hear Lynne Lawrence (General Secretary of AMI) inspire us with the Cultural curriculum.

Lynne Lawrence is the director of training and schools at the Maria Montessori Institute

The Montessori Europe Conference - 11/06/09

"Every Child is Special" – Montessori and Inclusion

16th – 18th October 2009, Cracow, Polan

Online registration is available here

Our Montessori Nursery (birth – 5 years) is taking bookings for September - 11/06/09

However, there are very few places available so call now 01202 780010 to make an appointment to view our nursery or visit the Bournemouth Montessori Nursery Website.

A Reminder of The Montessori Approach - 02/04/09

The Montessori philosophy was developed by Dr Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. She was a true pioneer of child-centered education and the first woman to qualify as a medical doctor in Italy. Montessori demonstrated that children learn independently when in a rich, stimulating environment.

Fundamental to the Montessori approach is the belief that a child’s early years – from birth to six – are the period when they have the greatest capacity to learn. The Montessori approach is holistic and develops the whole child. The team at BMC aim to foster independence and a love of learning from an early age.

Staff News - 02/04/09

We are delighted that Lou Pritchard has been appointed as Nursery Manager (0-5 years). Lou has been with us for six years and is respected and loved by her team, children and parents.

Helen Walmsley has also been promoted to Deputy Manager (0-2). Helen has also been with us for six years and is doing further training in order to gain her Montessori Certificate.

BMC Montessori Courses - 02/04/09

We are now interviewing for our September full and part time courses. Please telephone for our prospectus or telephone if you have any questions. We are happy to show you round the Centre and outline what we offer.

Ring Martha on 01202 780010 or email enquiries@bournemouthmontessori.co.uk. Funding is available for many students and we have some bursaries available on application.

Montessori Education 11th National UK Conference - 02/04/09

Saturday 16th May 2009

Programme

• 09.45 Registration and Coffee
• 10.30 Welcome
• 10.45 Lynne Lawrence: Keys to Culture
• 12.45 Lunch
• 14.00 Elina Rautasalo: The Montessori Bells
• 15.00 Questions
• 15.30 Raffle and Closing

Please contact ME(UK) Tel: 0208 9464433 for a booking form and further details.