The aim is to ensure that nurseries subscribe to the ethos of Montessori pedagogy and commonly accepted childcare practices and legislation.
Speaking ahead of the national conference of the Montessori Schools Association on Saturday, the association’s chair Martin Bradley told Nursery World that details of the new code were currently being finalised.
MSA members will be required to comply with the new code, which also encourages settings to gain accreditation with the Montessori Evaluation and Accreditation Board (MEAB) to promote a shared minimum standard throughout the UK.
The number of settings to gain the accreditation has now reached 100, with Ladbroke Square Montessori in west London gaining the award earlier this month.
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