We would like to welcome you to Bishops Waltham Montessori. Our aim is to build a learning environment where we show due regard for the development and understanding of the uniqueness and dignity of each child.
Autumn term newsletter 2024
2024-2025 Term Dates
Autumn Term Start – Monday 2nd September
Half term – Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November
Autumn End – Friday 13th December
Spring Term Start – Monday 6th January
Half term – Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February
Spring Term End – Friday 4th April
Summer Term Start – Tuesday 22nd April
Half Term – Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May
Summer Term End – Friday 18th July
ADMISSION POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Bishops Waltham Montessori School Ltd can accept children from 2 years for enrollment and younger children for the registration list. We welcome children witth special educational needs.
Parents and children are invited to come to the School for a meeting with a teacher.
The child’s place is confirmed upon receipt and acknowledgement of the Registration Form and a registration fee of fifty pounds.
Fees are payable termly or monthly in advance.
A full term’s notice is required to terminate a place, once the child has started.
Children are accepted throughout the year as they become of age.
Children will be assessed individually to determine their settling-in needs.
We recommend a minimum of two sessions per week.
The school tries to remain as flexible as possible and therefore is able to offer 4 different types of funding.The School is registered with Hampshire County Council and can participate in the Nursery Education funding for every child commencing from the term after their third birthday. This funding covers 15 hours a week for 38 weeks a year – 570 hours. 30 hour funding is available for children over 3. 15 hours of 2 year funding is available for children who qualify and of course 30 hours SEND funding. Most terms are 12-14 weeks long. To keep our nursery running with high staff ratios and for the activities we provide there is a voluntary charge of £1 per hour for all funded children this also covers consumables such as wipes, snack, yoga, cookery, gardening – to name but a few! Our Fess are £7.50 per hour for children who do not qualify for early years funding this also applies for any additional hours you may require
Revised May 2024
BW Montessori Booklet Sept 2023 email
