Rexton House Nursery School

Rexton House Nursery School mixes both Montessori and traditional nursery methods. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) aims were to develop self-reliance and the personality of the child by allowing him/her to work on his/her own. Our daily routine consists of key worker group sessions and independent working by the children, thus encouraging free expression and giving them the ability to think for themselves. Children are given freedom of choice of material and individual guidance enables them to work happily and at their own pace. We encourage the children to be courteous and to develop social and personal skills by applying the Montessori theories of "practical life" and by interpreting these in the light of today's needs. We provide opportunities for the children to develop their physical skills and co-ordination, and once a week we have specialist teachers for Super Soccer, Music and early French sessions. We introduce the children to books, music, paints and other creative materials.