Weyhill Montessori School

Miss Buff initially joined us for SEN support back in 2017 and decided to stay, completing her Montessori Diploma shortly after. She worked as a teacher and key person to the older children (Owls) for many years before taking over the role of Principal of the school in September 2025. She holds Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding certificates and is the Behaviour Management Lead, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Controller within the setting. Additional training in Understanding and Supporting Children with Autism, Leading Outdoor Learning, Personal, Social and Emotional Development in Children, Speech, Language and Communication as well as Positive Touch training compliment and further her knowledge and experience.

Miss Cath has many years of Montessori teaching experience, having joined us in 2009. She holds a Social Sciences degree and an International Montessori Diploma. Miss Cath a Designated Safeguarding Lead and trained in Paediatric First Aid, and is key person to the older children (Owls). She is responsible for the administration of My Montessori Child online, as well as the science, music & movement, role play and cookery areas of our curriculum.

As the Senior Montessori teacher and Supervisor in the setting, Miss Devi qualified as a Montessori Nursery Teacher in 1986 and as a Montessori Primary Teacher (7 to 12 years) in 1989. She went on to gain many years’ experience of teaching in Montessori schools in London and joined Weyhill Montessori in 2002. Miss Devi is the leading Paediatric First Aid Responder and also holds safeguarding qualifications. Most recently, she has undertaken training in Supporting Children with Autism and is keyworker to the older children (Owls). As well as coordinating the curriculum, Miss Devi is responsible for leading the art appreciation and geography areas of learning.

Miss Julia has vast experience as a Montessori teacher having worked at many settings both in the UK and abroad. She is Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding trained and is key person to the younger children (Robins). Miss Julia is also responsible for the music and art areas of our curriculum as well as small world play and the nature table.

When she joined us in the summer of 2020, Miss Karen brought with her many years’ experience of working with young children, both in the home setting and other nurseries. She has an NVQ3 in Early Years Childcare and in May 2025 completed her Montessori Diploma. She is the nursery’s SENCO, experienced in working with children with Down’s syndrome, autism and communication difficulties, and holds Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding certificates, as well as her Level 1 Makaton qualification. She is keyworker to the older children (Owls) and is responsible for the outdoor learning curriculum (including gardening) and messy play activities.

Miss Mia has worked as a Montessori teacher for many years in London and the Philippines and joins us as a SEN Support & Learning Assistant. She holds Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding training certificates.

Miss Mimi gained a broad experience of working in Montessori and other nurseries prior to completing her Montessori Diploma in 2005 when she became a teacher at Weyhill Montessori. She has attended training on Supporting the Needs of Boys, Using Musical Activities to Support Language and Terrific Two-Year-Olds, and has most recently completed a course on Introducing Woodwork in Early Childhood Education. Miss Mimi is also our Fire Officer, is Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding trained is keyworker to the Robins. Miss Mimi is responsible for the Practical Life area of our curriculum, as well as physical activities is the lead in our Woodland & Woodwork club.