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The Josiah Way anchors social-emotional learning by emphasising independence, freedom within limits, and respect for each child's social development needs. Montessori practice supports self-regulation and social awareness through a prepared environment and guided choice. The Musical Arts Programme fosters self-management, resilience, and emotional balance as core elements of the curriculum. A bilingual English-Mandarin environment and collaborative activities contribute to social communication skills and confidence. Continuous parental engagement supports monitoring and wellbeing, with families kept informed about their child's progress and experiences.
Josiah Care is a programme that facilitates early intervention for children with learning or developmental disabilities (LDD) within Josiah centres. The programme aims to bridge gaps for families by enabling timely assessment and support for the child's development. Public materials do not indicate that Josiah operates as a specialist SEN institution or maintains dedicated SEN facilities. The Josiah Way emphasises individualised care within Montessori settings, which can accommodate diverse learning needs. Further details about the scope of SEN support are not publicly disclosed.
English and Mandarin are taught on a bilingual basis as part of Josiah's curriculum. The Josiah Way embeds daily bilingual learning to develop literacy and communication skills in both languages. There is no publicly disclosed dedicated EAL program or staff; EAL support appears to be integrated through the bilingual framework. Public materials note that bilingualism helps prepare children for local and international schooling. EAL-specific services beyond bilingual instruction are not described in Josiah's public materials.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Musical Arts Programme, which develops emotional balance, resilience, and self-expression. The Montessori environment is designed to be calm and supportive, fostering independence and emotional steadiness. The Josiah Way emphasises wellbeing through personalised learning and pacing to reduce stress and build confidence. Families are kept informed about their child's wellbeing through ongoing parental engagement. The integrated arts curriculum and Montessori practices together support social-emotional growth.
Public materials do not present a standalone safeguarding policy; explicit safeguarding details are not disclosed. Josiah Care supports early intervention for children with learning or developmental disabilities (LDD) within Josiah centres. The materials do not indicate Josiah operates as a specialist SEN institution or maintains dedicated SEN facilities. The materials describe a holistic approach to wellbeing within The Josiah Way, including Montessori methods and parental engagement. For official safeguarding specifics, inquiries should be directed to Josiah.
Josiah Montessori follows the Montessori philosophy, emphasizing independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural development. The curriculum is enhanced by the in-house developed Musical Arts Programme (MAP), which integrates performing arts to instill essential values. The school caters to children from 2 months to 6 years old, with programs segmented into Infants (2 months–18 months), Toddlers (18 months–3 years), Kindergarten (3–5 years), and Pre-Primary (6 years).
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