droxford montessori school
Southampton
Miss Scarlett is the owner and manager of Droxford Montessori, establishing the
school in 2014. Miss Scarlett has over 15 years of experience in Early Years
Education and her passion for Montessori began in 2005 after a work experience
placement Certified with a full Montessori International Teaching Diploma and
Early Years Teacher Status, Miss Scarlett is the school's special educational
needs coordinator and leads all staff practice in safeguarding. Miss Scarlett is
currently on maternity leave. Miss Helen Miss Helen is our Montessori School
Manager and having lived in France for some years loves to share her love of
France with the children. “I have worked in childcare and education for over 20
years qualifying in NVQ level 2 and 3, Montessori international diploma and a
range of training including Senco. I have had varied roles including working in
schools managing a baby room and caring for children with autism, physical
disabilities and palliative care. I started working at Montessori in 2006 and
fell in love with the ethos as well as my Montessori family. Every day is a
learning experience not only for our children but me too.” Miss Lucie Miss Lucie
is our Deputy Manager and vholds her Early Years Teacher Status achieved at
Portsmouth University. She has previously run Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ early
years setting’s and has worked at Droxford since 2015. Miss Lucie is a mummy of
two little ones, both of whom have attended Droxford Montessori. Having
previously trained in Food Hygiene Miss Lucie carries out our weekly cookery
lessons using products from our allotment when possible as well as introducing a
mindful approach to healthy happy eating. Miss Lucie is fabulous at being
creative and loves gardening and spending time on the allotment with the
children.. Miss Zoe Miss Zoe is an excellent dancer and loves throwing some
moves with the children. “My daughter joined Miss Scarlett’s school in 2015 and
totally embraced the Montessori ethos thoroughly enjoying her time in the
setting. I thought the principle involved, in particular the child led
activities, learning through play and nature were very beneficial. I have now
taken this forward into my current NVQ training.” Miss Lorraine Miss Lorraine is
our Resources Manager and has worked as a Montessori teacher for over 15 years.
“I did my training alongside Miss Helen and we have worked together ever since.
I too fell in love with the ethos and have enjoyed many years working alongside
and learning from the most amazing and talented children. I was part of the team
originally that helped set up and open Droxford school with Miss Scarlett and it
has been lovely to watch it grow into the outstanding setting it has become. I
decided to step back from full time teaching two years ago and now work in the
role of resources management (basically making the classroom look beautiful and
a fun learning environment). Outside of school I am Married with one son, I am a
qualified French Cuisine Chef and my hobbies include: fitness and mud runs. I
have a cockapoo called Zeus and 5 tortoises.” Miss Clio She is a mummy to one
little boy called Bertie and a fluffy dog called Humphrey. Miss Clio is always
smiling, she also holds her NVQ Level 3 and is currently working towards her
Montessori Diploma. Miss Clio has excellent arty skills and the children love
working with her. Miss Sophie Originally came to work at our Holiday Clubs.
Falling in love with the ethos she decided to join us during term time whilst
deferring university for a couple of years. Miss Sophie brings much enthusiasm
to the classroom and is very much loved by all the children.
