Conference

MSA National Conference 2010

Montessori � The Challenges

27^th November 2010

At the Institute of Education, London

As Montessorians we aim and aspire to be the best for the child, to lead practice, to inform policy.

We sit in the playing field deemed to be level across all early childhood settings. Maria Montessori is our inspiration, her principles remain at the core of our practice, influencing ethos and philosophy. We believe that she would keep abreast with the giants of the 21^st century and would look outside her world, towards research and exemplary practice. In our conference we are doing just that. Joining forces with two leading experts in the early years field to learn and reflect on our practice, to ensure that we continue to provide the best of current thinking on early childhood.

This is a great opportunity to:

- Celebrate the quality of what you offer in your own settings and strive for best practice.

- Question the experts for advice and practical tips on enhancing your practice.

- Meet with fellow Montessorians from all over the UK

- Receive a certificate of attendance

- Purchase Montessori materials from our sponsors

Speakers include:

Penny Holland, Academic leader for early childhood studies at London Metropolitan University exploring war, weapon and super hero play in early childhood

Alice Sharpe, MD of Experimental Play at the University of Glasgow looking at Enriched Environments to support active learning.

Have your say:

The conference will also include a panel session �Ask Maria� where our panel will try to interpret Maria Montessori�s words for the 21^st Century. Your questions will determine who sits on our panel of experts. Send questions to caroline@montessori.org.uk

Register by the 30^th September to save £10 per person on the cost of a ticket � from £50 to £40. Get a further 10% when Heads book 5 or more tickets by 31^st August � just £36 each!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CODES ARE AVAILABLE AND THAT ALL STAFF ARE SIGNED UP WITH THE MSA.