number, a census carried out by the Montessori Schools Association (MSA)
has revealed.
The results provide a snapshot of the state of Montessori education in 2013 and show a growing demand for information and awareness about the educational philosophy.
Membership of the MSA now numbers 679 schools, with 75 new members since the last census in 2009.
The MSA estimates that there are around 700 Montessori schools and nurseries in the UK, most of which are members of the association.
The majority of Montessori settings offer pre-school education for children aged two to five years old, with 22 of the 177 schools that took part in the census offering provision for children aged six and older.
Based on the census results, the MSA estimates that 30,590 children attend Montessori settings in the UK.
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