Endorsement is just one of STAR’s affiliation services. Endorsed status provides public recognition of quality educational provision which is innovative and relevant. Endorsement recognises where learning communities have been empowered to make informed choices when seeking high-quality education, programmes or study locations.
Explore some of our endorsed partners below:
Baby-Start, delivered by Home-Start West Somerset is an interactive programme for local parents with babies aged 0-12 months. It empowers new families to give their baby the best possible start in life – educating parents about the importance of child development, promoting attachment between infants and carer givers, providing opportunities for peer support and developing friendships, and equipping parents with confidence to offer their babies choice in their own learning.
Clare Pound, Manager at Home-Start West Somerset stated “the Montessori approach works brilliantly in parallel with Home-Start’s own practice. We’re so excited about a future with Montessori – and especially the Baby-Start programme Endorsement, what an accolade! Now planning is in place for further child and family led schemes”.
The International School of Musicians (ISoM) believes in breaking down the barriers to music education. ISoM is committed to breaking away from traditional music teaching and examinations. It provides a state-of-the-art platform to deliver music examinations online – to any student, anywhere in the world, with all learning materials provided for free.
Dr June Fileti, Managing Director at ISoM says: “We are delighted to have Montessori Global Education endorse our Early Years Music Examinations through their STAR Framework. Our approach to music education and assessment aligns with the Montessori method, in which we encourage children to develop their curiosity and explore a world full of music and expressive sound. Our examinations are driven by academic research, and we are proud that our detailed and carefully constructed work in the Early Years sector is recognised and valued as a beneficial provision for children. We are thrilled to be the first to offer this unique experience for young people! It is an honour to have Montessori Global Education recognise and value our work.”
Maria Montessori valued musical activities at the same level as any other form of early learning, saying “We tend to think that the realm of music is the privileged area of some happy few. Experience has taught us, however, that if offered the right kind of education from a very early age onwards, anyone is capable of entering the realm of music. Not everyone has the talent to practise music at an artistic level, or create new work, but everyone can reach a stage where they can enjoy it. Maria Montessori – The Montessori Approach to Music, p. 1.
Over the coming year, Montessori Global Education and ISoM will collaborate on exclusive content for our Montessori Global Education Network. Make sure you’re signed up to the Network to find out more!
MarcoPolo Learning’s award-winning educational content is designed to nurture curiosity in children so they can learn more and become better learners.
Their research-based learning activities and curiosity-driven resources have been created by early tears experts, teaching essential Language, Maths, Science, Literacy and Social Emotional Learning skills.
Montessori Global Education Network members will be offered exclusive discounted access to a range of MarcoPolo resources in Summer 2023. Keep an eye on the Network to find out more.
Babbu is designed to support, reassure and empower parents and their children in the first critical few years, and is driven by a simple but ambitious vision: a world in which all children reach their full potential. Babbu’s app and online resources support the learning and development of new parents and their children during the first crucial five years.
Babbu’s easy-to-use app is packed with helpful hints, lessons, advice and resources to empower families to help children reach their full potential. For every new member, Babbu donates another free membership to a family in need.
Montessori Global Education Network members can get exclusive access to Babbu resources free-of-charge for three months by logging in to the Network, then clicking on the Babbu article.
Charlie Rosier, Co-founder and CEO of Babbu states: “We’re delighted to work with the Montessori Group on their STAR framework and receive endorsement for Babbu as the UK’s first online nursery™. Together, we are driven by a simple but ambitious vision: a world in which no child is left behind. Our Montessori activities bring this ethos and philosophy to life from the comfort of your own home, making it accessible to you whenever you want, wherever you are. We hope this partnership demonstrates our on-going commitment to teaching children perseverance and independence via experiences that are child-led; and democratising access to Early Years education for all.”