Shaping the future of early years & montessori
From the Early Years Foundation Stage to Montessori education, we are committed to providing accessible, high-quality training that supports professional growth, offers valuable CPD opportunities, and works in close collaboration with Early Years settings. Together, we enhance practice, improve children’s outcomes, and make a lasting difference within local communities.
Our story
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2021
Jenna wanted to raise the quality of apprenticeship training. She saw a desperate need in the market for highly skilled staff, especially with the ongoing recruitment crisis in the sector. She wanted a training provider that could deliver high quality apprentices, upskilling staff at Levels 2 and 3 to meet ratios in nursery settings, as well as CPD accredited Montessori training so nurseries could upskill their own teams to understand the method and present the Montessori apparatus.
With a focus on providing high quality Early Years and Montessori training for nurseries, Jenna launched the Montessori Apprentice Academy, based in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a dedicated, state of the art training room containing all the Montessori materials up to age 7 for workshops, as well as a spacious office for the team.
2022
Building on the commitment to quality training and after achieving a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, MAA became a national provider offering apprenticeships for Montessori nurseries and became the first Training Provider to combine the L3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship with Montessori Diploma.
Students have travelled from across the UK to attend our Montessori Apparatus Workshops, reflecting the demand for hands-on, high-quality Montessori training.
2023
Expanded our training programmes and strengthened our support for learners and nurseries. With excellent success, pass rates and reviews.
Our Montessori Training courses have gained global interest, with graduates from across the world, including the USA, Cyprus, Laos, and Malaysia.
Became Finalists for the NMT Award: Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year, highlighting our impact in Early Years training.
2024
Launched the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), supporting the next generation of assessors in Early Years education.
With 250+ qualified learners, we strengthen the Early Years & Montessori workforce, helping nurseries retain and develop skilled educators.
A growing reputation backed by 91% Achievement and retention rates and 100% pass rate MAA rose into the top 3% of training providers, based on our results.
2025
Building on our strong foundations, we continued to deepen trust with learners and employers, evidenced through outstanding results and glowing reviews. We maintained a 100% Pass Rate across all levels, with a 78% Distinction rate, reflecting the consistently high quality of our coaching, curriculum, and learner support.
Our learners say it best:
2026
Our learners say it best:
During National Apprenticeship Week in February, we were honoured to welcome Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of Watford, to Montessori Apprentice Academy. He met past and present learners and staff, hearing first-hand about the impact apprenticeships have had on their careers and confidence.
In March, we were delighted to attend the Childcare Expo in London, connecting with Early Years practitioners, childminders, and nursery managers from across the sector. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the impact our apprenticeships and training have had on the workforce and to explore how we can continue to grow and develop practitioners at a time when they are needed most. Everyone enjoyed spinning our prize wheel and walking away with courses, resources, and the occasional glass of prosecco!
Mission & Values
Innovation
Innovative resources and training which enables an exciting L3 EYE + Montessori Apprenticeship.
Inclusivity
We are committed to supporting learners with SEN and ensuring learning reflects the diverse needs of our learners..
Collaboration
Working closely with the Early Years Sector and the community to create meaningful training experiences.
Excellence
Striving for excellence in every aspect of our training, ensuring the highest quality assurance processes for our learners and employers.
Integrity
We prioritise doing what’s right for the learner, providing guidance, quality education, and dedicated support.
Our Impact
(National Average 64%) (24/25)– exceeding the
national average of 64%, reflecting the strength of our learner support and the dedication of
our Development Coaches
Our Team
Team culture
We all work together with a shared focus on equipping learners with the skills they need to thrive in the workplace, driven by a culture that values collaboration, integrity, continuous improvement… and a little fun along the way. Whether it’s sharing a laugh during a team meeting, fundraising or celebrating milestones together, we believe that enjoying the journey is just as important as reaching the destination.
What does ofsted say about us?
