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There is the German Bohoeffer Church in Forest Hill who offers playgroups and traditional German celebrations (Martinszug, advent). http://www.german-church.org/london-ost/main_en.html

I agree that it's a phase and that as her spoken language gets better you can remind her to use her words instead of lashing out. Try to model 'good behaviour' - show her how to approach other children to play with them. Maybe she's trying to play with others and doesn't know yet how. You could say things for her like 'Can I play with you?' or 'Can I have a turn?'.

The one thing I would do is give her clear messages about wanted and unwanted behaviour. If she hits, say a clear 'STOP' or 'NO'. Change your voice for a second - then go back to your usual voice and explain in very simple and few words, why you had to say this. And never allow her to hit you and then laugh or ignore it - hitting is always something she should get a clear NO message about.

This is a great article: http://www.stressfreekids.com/10190/kids-biting-and-hittin

maybe you might have more luck here:

http://www.deutsche-in-london.net/forum/

Thank you for the answers. It was actually Rose House Montessori I was looking for.

Someone told me about a new Montessori primary school in Dulwich? I can't find it anywhere. Any suggestions? Thank you.