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Teaching and education
Montessori teachers help very young children to grow in confidence, and learn at their own pace.
You could do a foundation degree or degree in any subject and then train as a Montessori teacher. You could also study a diploma, foundation degree or degree in Montessori early childhood practice. This would include theory and practical work-based placements. Courses can be flexible and offer a mix of classroom-based and online study.
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
Volunteering
You'll find it useful to get as much work experience with children as possible. It will help you get a better understanding of the career, and you'll make contacts who could help when looking for work. Many people start Montessori training after working in other careers, not related to working with children or in education.
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If you're a teacher or early years practitioner in a state school, you could use Montessori methods to broaden your professional practice. With experience, you could become a nursery manager, assistant headteacher or headteacher. You could also become an area manager for a group of schools or train other Montessori teachers. You may be able to set up your own school, or take on a franchise either in the UK or overseas.
Portage home visitors provide help at home for pre-school children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special needs.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Further education (FE) lecturers teach adults, students and apprentices on academic and work-related courses
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) assessors support and assess vocational qualifications, helping trainees meet standards.
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At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years.
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