The Pavilion is a small, independent Preschool, established in 1988

We are located in the Pavilion in Broom Road Recreation Ground, a park leading down to
the river in Teddington.

The Pavilion building in Broom Road Recreation, Teddington

We provide a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive

Our experienced staff are dedicated to implementing the Montessori Method, ensuring that each child receives the best possible start to school life.

A child transferring beans with a spoon with a Montessori-prepared shelf behind her.

Montessori Method

We are fully committed to nurturing the whole child, encompassing their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being, through a personalised and interactive approach to education that fosters growth and development in all areas of their lives.

The Pavilion Montessori School shelf prepared with a variety of Montessori activities

Prepared Environment

Our carefully prepared Montessori environment allows children the freedom to choose their activities based on their interests and developmental needs. This child-led approach aims to foster independence, self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and self-discipline, while promoting a love for learning and a positive self-image.

A child reading a book with a teacher

Experienced Staff

We offer an exceptionally high ratio of qualified, dedicated, and caring staff who are passionate about early childhood education and provide a nurturing and supportive environment for every child. With over 150 years of cumulative experience, we work as a professional team to provide high and consistent values throughout the school.

Our Staff

We take pride in the calibre and commitment of our teachers, believing that a highly experienced team is essential to providing the best quality education and care. The Head Teacher and owner, Susan Dann, is a qualified Primary School Teacher, with over 30 years of experience in education and training.

A child reading a book with a teacher
Susan Dann
BSc. Hons. P.G.C.E. QTS
Head Teacher
A child working with the wooden numbers four, five and six being supervised by a teacher
Catherine Tabbert
BA Hons. Mont. Dip.
Deputy Head
A child sounding out the letter sounds for c, a and t to read the word 'cat' under the teachers supervision
Frances Hubbard
Mont. Dip.
A child working with the Montessori Knobbed cylinders being helped by a teacher
Jessica Antill
BSc. Hons. Mont. Dip.
A child rolling dough under the guidance of a teacher
Michaela Millard
BA Hons. Mont. Dip. P.G.C.E. QTS
A child working with clay in the art room being guided by a teacher
Emma Guest
Drama Dip.
A child cutting with scissors a napkin held by the teacher
Katy Eustice
BA Hons.
A teacher helping a child solve a knobbed vehicle puzzle.
Cathy Hurley
HND
A teacher arranging cards on the floor for a French lesson.
Madame Nathalie
French, B.T.S.
A teacher and children playing tambourines during a music lesson.
Harry Nesbitt
Music, BA Hons.

Providing an outstanding education

The Pavilion Montessori School is registered with Ofsted and we have been awarded “Outstanding” in all categories of our 2020, 2016 and 2011 Ofsted Inspections. We are a member of the LEA (Richmond) Early Years Childcare Development Partnership and the Early Years Alliance.

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Inspection report
The Pavilion Montessori School

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Montessori Evaluation and Accreditation Board

“Children are highly independent in making choices and leading their own learning. They excitedly engage with an extensive range of stimulating activities within the carefully planned learning environment. The manager is ambitious and inspiring. She and staff successfully bring together their extensive range of professional knowledge, experience and training to create an exceptional learning environment and curriculum.”
Ofsted Inspector
“The Pavilion Montessori School offers children a warm and nurturing Montessori environment in which they flourish; they are inquisitive and eager learners. It is extremely well-resourced and organised.”
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Montessori Assessor