Leicester · Opening 2026
Future Roots Academy is an authentic Montessori school for children from birth to 18 — built on the belief that when education meets the child's true nature, extraordinary things grow.
The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.
— Maria Montessori
Our Philosophy
We implement the Montessori method with full integrity — not as an aesthetic, but as a complete educational philosophy spanning every stage of development.
Rooted in Self-Determination Theory, we nurture intrinsic motivation. Children pursue mastery, autonomy, and connection — not grades or compliance.
Our adolescent farm enterprise programme connects teenagers with real work, real consequence, and real community — exactly as Montessori envisioned.
Every learner has an IPP — a living document that maps their passions, strengths, and growth edges. Education becomes personal by design.
We offer parent training, 24/7 childcare, and transport — removing the barriers that stop families from accessing the education they deserve.
Authentic Montessori should not be a luxury. Our sliding scale model ensures that family income is never the reason a child misses out.
A letter from the founder
"I searched for a real Montessori school for my sons in Leicester. I couldn't find one. So I decided to build it — for them, and for every family who deserves better."
Cristina — Founder, Future Roots Academy
AMI Trained Assistant · Mother of two
I completed my AMI Montessori training in London and worked in a Montessori nursery setting. What I saw there — and what I couldn't find for my own sons in Leicester — made one thing clear: authentic Montessori, from the very beginning of life through to adulthood, simply doesn't exist here yet.
I've seen what happens when children are trusted with their own learning. The focus, the creativity, the joy. I've also seen what happens when they're not. Future Roots Academy is my answer to that — a school built from love, evidence, and lived experience.
We are not imitating Montessori. We are living it.
Whether you're a parent looking for something different, an educator who believes in authentic practice, or someone who simply wants to see this school exist — there's a place for you here.
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Future Roots Academy is structured for sustainable growth and genuine social impact. Investment details, financial projections, and structure are available on request.
Future Roots Academy is the only school in Leicester offering the complete vision: all-ages Montessori from birth to 18, 24/7 childcare, sliding scale fees, parent training, and an Erdkinder farm enterprise — a fully integrated model built to help families and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.
Tuition on a sliding scale, 24/7 childcare unit, parent training courses, Erdkinder farm enterprise, and a long-term franchise network provide diversified income.
Future Roots is designed so that investor capital is welcomed without compromising the school's vision, values, or educational integrity. Full details available on request.
CIC status, sliding scale fees, and a future charitable bursary trust position Future Roots for grant funding, social investment, and impact-led capital.