Led by the Child

Unlocking the Power of Montessori for All

Karen Chetwynd

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Montessori Global Education
30 September 2025

School community relations & school home relations; Advice on parenting; Child care & upbringing

Discover a powerful roadmap for transforming education worldwide. In Led by the Child, Karen Chetwynd takes you on an eye-opening journey into the heart of Montessori, tackling why this revolutionary approach isn't yet accessible to all-and how we can change that.

From breaking down systemic barriers to spotlighting urgent global challenges, Chetwynd reveals how child-centered learning can empower every student, everywhere. Through vivid stories, practical strategies, and compelling calls to action, the book demonstrates the profound impact Montessori can have-not just on academics, but on resilience, diversity, and lifelong growth.

Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or passionate advocate for children, this book will inspire you to reimagine what's possible. Learn how to amplify young voices, build inclusive learning environments, and champion authentic success over rigid benchmarks. With a hopeful vision for the future, Led by the Child is a must-read blueprint for making quality education truly universal.

By: Karen Chetwynd
Imprint: Montessori Global Education
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9781919183121
ISBN 10: 1919183124
Pages: 188
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Karen has worked extensively in the education sector, supporting charitable NGO and commercial success for over twenty years. Consistently focused on achieving high-quality sustainable outcomes, Karen has worked with a variety of education providers across the UK and internationally, navigating the ever-changing teaching and learning landscape. Karen is passionate about setting the tone of Montessori as an accessible, beneficial, and attractive educational pedagogy for everyone, everywhere, able to present learning opportunities that are supportive and nurturing to all our young people. As a powerful champion for showing how following Montessori principles can expand the thinking capacity of children, Karen advocates for increasing self-confidence, guiding and encouraging learners to enjoy rather than avoid challenges they may face in life. Karen continues to be hands-on with educational program delivery and assessment, believing that practical, contemporary experience in industry is essential in understanding learners' needs for today and the future.