Recognition of Authentic Montessori Practice
Recognition of Authentic Montessori Practice by ME UK is a quality assurance process that is designed to help you continuously develop and enhance the Montessori practice in your setting. It consists of an ongoing programme of support, guidance and improvement for you and all your members of staff, which ensures that your setting continues to embody the highest Montessori standards.
The Recognition process is an affirming one, and the length of time it takes to attain varies according to the different needs of each setting. It involves self-appraising your current practice, with the support of a professional adviser, a process which highlights areas to focus on and develop in preparation for the virtual visit by your professional adviser, an important part of the on-going consultation process.
Recognition of Authentic Montessori Practice is not an inspection. In fact, it is quite the opposite. We aim to facilitate your growth and the growth of your staff team as skilled Montessori practitioners by highlighting the great aspects of your practice and offering new ideas and interpretations to ensure that your Montessori environment is achieving the very best it can for each and every one of your children.
Why Should the Practice in Your Setting be Recognised as Authentic by ME UK?
To celebrate and show your commitment to authentic Montessori practice.
To give parents reassurance of quality in the care and education of their children.
Benefits of aspiring to have your practice recognised as Authentic Montessori Practice by ME UK
- Enjoy a supportive and positive experience, giving you an opportunity to develop and reinforce the Montessori practice of your staff and setting.
- Having an experienced, professional, Montessori-qualified adviser available for continued support as you go through the process.
- Your professional adviser is chosen with your particular provision in mind.
- Being able to access a wider support network during the recognition process and beyond from the ME UK team of professional advisers and the community of Recognised settings.
Benefits of gaining recognition
- The parents in your setting will have peace of mind that their child attends an authentic and dedicated Montessori provision.
- A certificate with a unique Recognition number.
- A plaque for the entrance to your Montessori provision advertising your success.
- Permission to use the ME UK logo on all your publications to advertise that your practice is Recognised as Authentic Montessori Practice by ME UK.
- A complimentary invitation to all your staff to attend the Recognised Settings Event once a year for continued Montessori professional development, with attendance certificates.
- Reduced delegate fees to attend ME UK National Conferences.
1. Find Out More
Start by downloading the
Handbook containing the details
necessary for you to make the
Recognition process a productive
and successful one for your setting.
Have a look at the FAQs.
2. Apply
The Recognition of Authentic Montessori Practice recognises that every setting is different and, as a result, may require different types of guidance and support.
The first step in the Recognition process is to register.
3. Payment
Once you’ve registered the Self-Study Application Form will be e-mailed to you. You complete the left-hand side of the form, and submit to ME UK when it’s complete.
Then you are invoiced for the appropriate fee.
Once your payment has been received, a professional adviser is appointed and a Zoom meeting arranged.
4. Finally
The process continues with dialogue, requests for clarification and more information, and a virtual visit by the professional adviser to your setting in operation.
As you work through the process, help and support is always on hand from our team of professional advisers, who are only a phone call away.
When all the fact-finding is complete, the Recognition Committee considers all the evidence and determines whether you have met the Recognition Criteria, and can be Recognised, or whether you are still Aspiring, with a few more things still to work on.