RECOGNITION OF MONTESSORI QUALIFICATIONS

Early day motion 1484, tabled 28 February 2011 by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative). Signed by 16 members.

That this House is concerned that the Children's Workforce Development Council proposals to reform training for workers with children aged under 5 will remove recognition from Montessori training courses provided only by practitioners qualified and experienced in that approach to children's education; notes that continued recognition of Montessori qualifications should be given where these are taught by qualified and experienced Montessori practitioners, using recognised, accredited Montessori schools for practical training experience; and requests the Government to ensure that such provision may continue to provide over 640 Montessori schools with access to appropriately trained staff, thereby supporting parental choice and enabling children from all backgrounds to continue to achieve high educational standards.

Signatures by party: Conservative 7, Labour 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3.