Mulberry Bush Montessori, Nature Kindergarten & Forest School

Mulberry Bush Montessori in Killearn & Yorkhill is a leading edge, independent, pioneering centre of excellence for the under 5's recognized for its innovative work with children

Mairi Maciver Clark, MD owns & runs Mulberry Bush Montessori, Nature Kindergarten & Forest School in Killearn & Yorkhill Glasgow.
Mairi is a trained and registered GTC teacher, Social Worker, Montessori Teacher (0-9 years). She is also trained as a Neurolinguistic Language Practitioner with Richard Brander and is a registered Neuro Developmental Therapist with the Institute of Neuro-Physiological Psychology. Mairi is also trained and licensed by the INPP to offer the ‘Movement Programme’ to all 4 year olds to ensure that children are physically as ready for school. Mairi is also trained and licensed at an ‘Empowered Parent’ trainer and facilitator to offer courses to parents and staff. Mairi is currently training in the field of Johansen Sound Therapy and is a qualified Yoga Alliance as a Hatha Yoga Teacher. She is committed to excellence and innovation in the early years to ensure the uniqueness of each child as an individual as well as the promotion of outdoor experiences & independence through the Montessori Method of education from babies onwards. Mairi is committed to teamwork & continued learning for all staff as well as focusing on the much ignored, physical readiness of children for school in addition to their emotional, cognitive and social readiness through the focus on children’s movement and balance. Mairi works closely with paediatric chiropractors, acupuncturists, homeopaths & nutritionists as well as external agencies to ensure that as many of the possible variables that might affect a child’s potential are looked at.