Head of Nursery  Pamela trained at the level 0-3 Montessori
Assistants to Infancy (under Judith Orion) at the Maria Montessori Institute and 3-6 Montessori
Directress (under Maria Roth) at the Maria Montessori Institute Prague. Pam did her teaching practice and observations at the Montessori
Internationales Ausbildungszentrum e.V. in Munich, and Internationale Montessori Einrichtungen
Dortmund mbH” (ime-do) - Barbara House, Dortmund - Germany. Pamela is co-founder of the nursery school and is head of the Children's House for children aged 3 - 5 years.  Max Gordon-Smith is co-founder of the nursery school.Management  Alexandra Manolache, Assistant Montessori Certificate 3-6 (AMI), Manager. Alexandra is trained as Montessori Assistant, 3-6 course (under Cheryl Ferreira 2018) at the Maria Montessori Institute in London. Alexandra holds a degree in Early Years
Education and Psychology and Post-Graduation in Educational Psychology. Alexandra has QTS Level 6. She has 8 years teaching experience working between England and
Romania. She is Paediatric
First Aid trained and Child Protection Designated Person. School Office Guides and Assistants Children's House  Rodrigo also trained as Montessori Assistant, 3-6 course
(under Cheryl Ferreira 2016) at
the Maria Montessori Institute in London. Rodrigo is the deputy manager of the nursery school. Rodrigo has more than 4 years as a teacher of Physical Education in
Madrid (Spain) and Cambridge. He also speaks Spanish, Italian and English. He has a teacher training Degree in Physical Education, Spanish Teacher as a foreign
language and Master in Protocol Sport Events.  Joana Alves, QTS has a degree in Physical Education. She has previous experience as a personal trainer and is particularly focused towards outdoor activities, physical learning and play. Infant Community  Veronica De Tone, Assistant Montessori Certificate 3-6 (AMI).Veronica trained as Montessori Assistant, 3-6 course (under Cheryl Ferreira 2016) at the Maria Montessori Institute in London. Veronica did her teaching practice and observations at the Smiths Children Montessori Nursery School in Cambridge. Veronica is also Cache Level 3 qualified in Childcare and Early Years. Veronica has more than 15 years as a professional dancer. She has experience teaching Latin dance, creative dance in Madrid (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal) and London (UK). She also speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English.  Amaia Rodriguez Nido 
Laura has QTS, and level 2 certificate in Understanding Autism. She has also undertaken additional training which includes paediatric first aid, basic child protection, food hygiene, safeguarding children.  Our Bank Staff   Lourdes Mir, Early Years Assistant. Lourdes moved to Cambridge from Spain in 2014 to study. She is currently completing her degree in Primary Education (BA) at Anglia Ruskin University. Lourdes will start the Qualified Teacher Status as she competes her studies as a teacher. She has also undertaken additional training which includes paediatric first aid, basic child protection, food hygiene Catering  Mauri is an experienced chef with 14 years experience working for different London restaurants. He holds a degree in International Chef Cookery from the Westminster Kingsway University of London. Mauri speaks Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese. "Our catering menu's aim to provide children with a varied culinary experience that reflect the diversity of the nursery community". Designated roles for each staff member: Each staff member has specific responsibilities to ensure all the children are cared for and each individual is supported as much as they need: Basic Montessori Principles We have a few basic principles that ensure everyone is safe and can feel confident in their work. 1. Our staff will intervene if something is hurtful, harmful or dangerous. If not, we will observe to see if the children can resolve it by themselves. 2. The adults are role models for behaviour, language and how to use the activities. 3. The children are free to choose one activity at a time and use it for as long as they like without interruptions by other people. 4. We help the children learn how to complete a whole cycle of activity (choose work, use it and replace it on the shelf for the next person). 5. Our staff make time to carefully observe each child’s individual interests so we can tailor activities to suit their current stage of development. |
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