Montessori in Practice (MIP)

Practical Montessori Training for Today’s Educators

This course blends Montessori philosophy with real-world application. Led by a team of specialists, you’ll explore key principles and put them into practice through workshops, lectures, and placement visits.

Key Features

  • Weekly live lectures and recorded access
  • Tutor support available Monday–Friday, 9–4
  • Drop-in tutorials and support sessions
  • Face-to-face workshops throughout your course
  • Easy-to-use online platform
  • Access to course materials for up to 2 years
  • In-person visits to placement
  • Coursework-based assessment

Recognised Montessori Specialism for Qualified Practitioners

The Quality Mark pathway, which includes Montessori in Practice and Montessori From the Start (0–3), is designed for practitioners who already hold a full and relevant early years qualification. This pathway builds on your existing professional status and adds a respected Montessori specialism that is valued across both Montessori and mainstream early years settings.

The programme is Quality Marked by Crossfields Institute, providing an additional layer of external assurance and signalling that the training meets rigorous standards for professional development within the early years sector.

For Qualified Practitioners

Enhance Your Practice With a Montessori Specialism

If you already hold a recognised early years qualification, the Quality Mark pathway enables you to extend your professional skillset with a Montessori‑aligned approach to working with children from birth to three.

What This Pathway Offers

  • A Crossfields Institute Quality Mark, demonstrating that the programme meets high standards of professional training
  • A recognised Montessori specialism that complements your existing qualification
  • Enhanced employability in both Montessori and non‑Montessori early years settings
  • A practical, hands‑on programme that builds directly on the knowledge and experience you already have
  • A deeper understanding of child‑led, developmentally responsive practice, grounded in Montessori principles
  • Confidence in supporting infants and toddlers through environments, routines, and interactions that promote independence and wellbeing

This pathway is ideal for practitioners who want to enrich their practice without repeating content they have already mastered.

For Employers

A Mark of Quality and Professional Depth

Practitioners who complete the Quality Mark pathway bring an additional layer of expertise to your setting. Their Montessori specialism—validated through the Crossfields Institute Quality Mark—strengthens your team’s capacity to deliver thoughtful, responsive, and developmentally attuned care for children under three.

Why Employers Value the Quality Mark

  • Externally quality‑marked by Crossfields Institute, offering assurance of robust training
  • Adds a recognised specialism to an already full and relevant qualification
  • Strengthens practice for children aged 0–3, a critical developmental period
  • Supports high‑quality provision through reflective, child‑centred approaches
  • Enhances staff capability in creating calm, purposeful environments and supporting independence
  • Aligns with sector expectations for continuous professional development and quality improvement

The Quality Mark pathway signals a practitioner’s commitment to excellence and ongoing professional growth.

A Strong Foundation for the Future 

Whether you’re expanding your early years expertise or strengthening the skills within your team, our Montessori In Practice course offers a trusted, respected route into Montessori practice. This qualification gives practitioners a solid, authentic grounding in Montessori principles while building the confidence and competence needed to support young children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in truly high‑quality early years environments.

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