Montessori Education on the Isle of Wight The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose a Montessori Education for their son Prince George because they wanted a childcare method which puts emphasis on a child’s independence, freedom of thought and imagination and sociability.Our Montessori education and ethos is carefully planned to provide a supportive environment for children to learn naturally at their own pace, guided by Montessori teachers. Independence is encouraged at a very early age with high levels of respect for the child’s unique abilities. Montessori children learn to look after the environment and the feelings of others,and it encourages a gentle and satisfying inner calmness and confidence in each child. Classrooms are ordered and attractive, with natural resources to captivate enquiring minds. Children are active in their learning as they concentrate deeply on tasks such as cookery, creative pursuits, mathematical and language activities, together with explorations of the natural world. Yoga and horticulture and skills for life compliment our academic subjects. Competitive measures of achievement are discouraged, the focus being on the holistic development of each child to their fullest potential. Montessori children learn the joy of learning, discovery, risk and challenge, encouraging high levels of selfesteem and good emotional health; moving later on to successful lives and achievements. Montessori is available to all island families through our two successful preschools in Bembridge and St Helens, you are most welcome to book a visit and learn more about how Montessori can benefit your child. Information is available from our settings at Bembridge (tel: 874481) and St Helens (tel: 874138) or ourwebsite at www.montessoriiow.co.uk

Another Way Round Dyslexia is a widely acknowledged learning difficulty, so how is it that so many children, young people and adults manage to get the whole way through education without anyone identifying it?The easy answer is because there are many misconceptions surrounding Dyslexia, what it actually means and how it manifests or rather conceals itself on a daily basis. People with Dyslexia are intelligent and develop a range of strategies’ and coping mechanisms without even realising it. Ironically Dyslexia is not necessarily what stops someone achieving their potential, the biggest barrier becomes knocked confidence as a result ofundiagnosed dyslexia and the daily loses a person with Dyslexia experiences. Dyslexia should not be a reason for slow progress, or poor attainment much can be done to minimise the impact.Another Way Round plans to change the future for people experiencing Dyslexia offering services to support parents and schools in better understanding; whether a child may be experiencing specific difficulties with learning, and how to support them in moving forward. More information can be found on the website www.anotherwayround.co.uk or our Facebook page on Another Way Round

Get your HOVERTRAVEL LTD Blue Card
Hovertravel‘s free Blue Card is proving to be very popular with Island residents, thanks to a regular set of amazing offers, including an ongoing 20% discount on day returns from Ryde to Southsea. Island residents simply need to fill in a brief online application form . Once you have completed your application, your Blue Card will be sent to you in the post. Keep this card safe and have it with you when you travel, as you will be asked to show it at the scan desk. You will also get monthly emails from Hovertravel giving you the opportunity to travel at further discounted prices. Last year, Hovertravel created several different promotions, including the highly popular £5 single fares, which offered savings of over £1200 for their customers. To take advantage of the ongoing 20% discount and other future offers apply for your Blue Card at www.hovertravel.co.uk/blue-card.php

The Family Directory is a compact, essential magazine for Island parents and visiting families.

Each issue is full of news, reviews, articles and cooking ideas – the magazine comes out each term to keep families updated.

The magazine is full of What’s On, clubs classes, news, events and lots more The Family Directory is perfect for mums and dads with little ones aged 0-11.


The magazine is distributed via school and pre schools reading bags across the Island and all the usual family friendly places , it’s easy to pick up a copy or go to our facebook page to find out pick up points,we will also put a FREE copy into the post so you don’t miss out please email your details The Family Ditectory contact

 If you would like your company to be seen in the next issue please email us for a media pack. Or if you have a half term event that needs promoting to families across the Isle Of Wight please do get in contact with us. Let families know about your planned events........

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