Tories to offer alternative state education at Montessori schools

Source: thisislondon.co Posted By: jack H...5403 days ago

Shadow children's secretary Michael Gove today gave his backing to an expansion of state funding for Montessori and Steiner schools, which aim to educate “the whole child” instead of focusing on the three Rs.

Speaking to the Standard, he praised the movements for nurturing children's characters as well as their intellectual abilities. While many will want a more traditional education, parents should have the opportunity to choose the teaching methods they believe will suit their children best,....

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