First Children

ciples of Montessori philosophy and educational practice. The women we serve are unable to pay for even basic services within their community and Auburn House Trust has to partner with agencies which can provide the necessary funds for this continuing educational support and development. Despite the programme being full and varied, and reaching many groups of women who work with
young children, relatively little infrastructure is required to implement it: its strength and success lies in relationships of trust, understanding and care on which the women can build confidence and practical skill. This has a lasting positive effect in their communities as more small schools are developed.