Into Montessori Conference

The International Montessori Institute held its inaugural ‘Into Montessori’ event in June 2021. This annual event provides those involved in Early Years and Primary Education with a wealth of information from a range of specialist speakers as well as the opportunity to celebrate educators’ practice and achievements. Through a range of opportunities, key issues and big ideas in contemporary Early Years and Primary Practice are explored and discussed in the context of the Montessori approach.

• Welcome from Leonor Stjepic and James Archer
• Professor Catherine McTamaney – A Journey into Montessori
• Professor Dame Alison Peacock – Learning without limits: A professional response
• Interview – Exploring Journeys into Montessori part 1
• Dr Julian Grenier – The 2020 revision of Development Matters and the contribution of the Montessori philosophy in contemporary Early Years practice
• Interview – Exploring Journeys into Montessori part 2
• Dr Jonathan Barnes – Happiness matters: Towards a pedagogy of happiness and well-being – drawing on the wisdom of Dr Montessori
• Q&A – A chance for your questions to be put to our panel
• Anne Longfield – Building back better, educational imperatives in a post-COVID-19 world
• The International Montessori Awards 2021