Oxford Montessori Schools is a group of

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, co-educational

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based in and around

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. Founded in 1990, the Oxford Montessori Schools group is the largest Montessori organisation in Oxfordshire. The group consists of three schools: * ''Forest Farm School'' - a combined nursery, primary and senior school (ages 2 to 16) in Elsfield,

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The schools emphasise a progressive educational philosophy, inspired by the principles of

Montessori education The Montessori method of education involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills. It emphasizes indepen ...

. The most recent

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report rates Forest Farm School as 'good', noting that "pupils enjoy the warm, family atmosphere created by the school" and "achieve well over time owing to good teaching and a broad and balanced curriculum." Oxford Montessori Schools is a small school with around 80 pupils at the Forest Farm campus, and is a member of the Human Scale Education movement.

References

External links

Oxford Montessori Schools website

Ofsted Report 2013
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