Genuine Montessori school for boys & girls 2–6 years | Founded 2001
Walthamstow Montessori School is a highly popular nursery for boys and girls, which was established in 2001. We use genuine Montessori and Forest Schooling methods in a broad and exciting curriculum. Our teachers have excellent experience in their subject areas and are passionate about their practice.
Montessori is an approach that focuses on the immense capacity of children to absorb information when given the freedom and independence to learn at their own pace. Forest Schooling is a child-led approach to learning, incorporating children’s right to play, to access the outdoor environment and to feel success. Our school combines these related methods for early education.
Makaton is a language programme designed to provide functional communication and encourage and develop language and literacy skills through the combined use of signs and symbols with speech. WMS is incorporating its use further in the classroom.
It was such an honour to have experienced your beloved school in action. I think you probably realised that we both were completely overwhelmed with how beautifully harmonious we found it.
The entire space was bursting with love and happiness and calm play. It was truly like nothing we’ve ever seen. We have researched Montessori techniques a lot but hearing it from you and learning so much more in little time of the true version and seeing it in action was so eye opening.
Thank you for your energy and precious time.
We came out like we’d just been let in to the biggest and best secret ever (not that it should be) we feel so fortunate to have found you.
This is a heartfelt email to all the staff at Walthamstow Montessori School from 2016-2024.
We have had the honour and privilege of being part of an amazing school for almost a decade. We can sincerely say that it has felt like an extension of our family.
We have made amazing friends throughout our journey here.
We had four children under the age of five – it’s true what they say that it takes a village!
The school has been nothing short of amazing. All of our children received admission to WMS as their 2nd birthday present!
We have watched our four children grow through learning and play. They have great discipline and character in them.
Reflecting on nearly a decade at Walthamstow Montessori School, there are countless cherished memories.
A few highlights:
We feel sad not to be a part of WMS anymore, but you have provided the stepping stone for our little ones to grow. Having passed various exams between the 4+ and 7+, they are now at Bancrofts School and Forest School and hopefully will do as well there as they have here!
Keep up the amazing work and contribution you make to the local families!
A heart full of gratitude and love!
My son really enjoys being at the Nursery and now Kindergarten. The teachers have all been so kind and attentive and it is a wonderful, kind learning environment.
Lovely school! Great place for your child to become the best version of themselves. There’s a lot of opportunity as a parent to get involved. Great knowledgeable team of teachers. Couldn’t have chosen a better place for our son.