A Meadowbrook Education

At Meadowbrook, whilst we benefit from a highly-structured broad and stimulating curriculum, all aspects of teaching and learning take into account the individual needs of the children. We might begin by working with you as the parent, through our innovative Parent & Toddler sessions or meet you in the Primary School, when children are ready to explore their own preferred learning style and maximise their progress through our unique hybrid approach.

This methodology is influenced from a variety of sources – the National Curriculum , Montessori’s programme of study, research into a Growth Mindset and known effective classroom tools such as Assessment for Learning and Positive Discipline.

By displaying a strong work ethic and personal responsibility, children can earn the privilege of greater freedoms within the structure of the school’s ground rules. They may work at standing desks, choose their work order, move about the School or work in other classrooms. Those who are not yet ready for this level of responsibility are supported and encouraged to make independent choices when they can and gain confidence in their abilities.

Although we offer a warm and supportive academic atmosphere, we set a high level of expectation for the quality of thought, work and the mastery of content and skills. As children move up the school, they become increasingly involved with setting their own academic and behavioural targets.  They help to track their own progress and evaluate their work as well as the work of others.

Independence is encouraged from an early age, as is accountability. From as early as Year 1, children also attend their parent-pupil-teacher meetings and contribute meaningfully to them.

Meadowbrook is unique in continuing the Montessori curriculum area of ‘grace and courtesy’ through the primary years, ensuring that manners and matters of the heart are given priority.