Waldorf UK

Today’s announcement of a social media ban for under-16s is a welcome first step.

At Waldorf UK, we believe equally important is the timing and preparation of young people going online. Our schools have long taken a developmentally informed approach to digital technology, with no screens or personal digital devices throughout early years and primary education, and technology introduced more gradually and critically from secondary school onwards.

We believe stronger protections are needed, but that restrictions alone are unlikely to be enough. Children and young people also need the skills, maturity and understanding to engage with technology safely, confidently and responsibly throughout their lives.

We have shared this view in our submission to the Government’s Growing Up in the Online World consultation.

It was a pleasure to recently visit Holywood Steiner School in Northern Ireland.

Spending time in member schools is an important part of Waldorf UK’s work. It helps us stay connected to the schools and communities we represent, and gives us the opportunity to see Waldorf education in practice across different settings.

Visits like this also help keep our work informed by the day-to-day life of our member schools and the children, staff and families at the heart of them.

Thank you to Holywood Steiner School for the warm welcome, and congratulations on your 50th Anniversary!

🌍 World Environment Day is a good opportunity to reflect on how children learn about the natural world.

At Waldorf schools, children experience nature directly from early childhood - through outdoor play, gardening, growing food, farming and festivals that celebrate the changing seasons, nature studies and environmental and ecological projects.

Through these experiences, they develop a love of nature, an understanding of how natural systems work and a sense of responsibility for the world around them. Children are most likely to learn to protect what they know, understand and love.

This strand of learning is a core part of a Waldorf interdisciplinary curriculum that gives children the chance to experience nature as well as study it in the classroom.

🌍 We were proud to see Waldorf UK represented in Paris last Friday at a meeting with on the future of education.

Kath Bransby, Waldorf UK’s Education Coordinator, attended in her role on the board of ECSWE, the European Council for Steiner Waldorf Education, and spoke to the group on the common core curriculum framework.

Moments like these reflect Waldorf UK’s connection to a wider European movement and the role Steiner Waldorf education continues to play in important conversations about childhood, curriculum and the future of education.

Come and see how Waldorf education inspires a lifelong love of learning and helps young people grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

To find out about upcoming open days, tours, and taster sessions, please check your local Waldorf school's website and social media channels for details.

Cardiff Steiner School Edinburgh Steiner School Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning Michael Hall Waldorf School Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School Norwich Steiner School The St Michael Steiner School St Paul's Steiner School York Steiner School

Waldorf Early Childhood Information Sessions (online)

Are you interested in pursuing a unique, creative and rewarding career that makes a real difference to children's lives?
Are you interested in establishing a childminding setting that meets children's and families' needs?
Are you a fully qualified early years educator looking for a change?

Join our FREE online information sessions to learn about training opportunities.

📆1 June at 7pm
📅25 June at 4.30pm
🗓️7 July at 7pm

To learn more and book your space, see link in comments

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported and contributed to the success of our conference held on May 2&3. Your partnership, encouragement, and presence helped make the event an inspiring and meaningful experience for all involved.

We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and attendees for helping bring this event to life.

With particular thanks to our Keynote Speaker, Shelley Sacks, the Godparents Anthroposophical Training Fund and the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain for grant support and Ringwood Waldorf School for providing a wonderful venue.

The application window is open.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Waldorf Education is suited to educators with a commitment to reflective practice, child development and the integrated artistic approach at the heart of Waldorf education.
It also supports those wishing to deepen their professional practice and gain an internationally recognised teacher training qualification.

It is suitable for teaching assistants, learning mentors and cover teachers working in Steiner Waldorf schools. It is also a wonderful opportunity for aspiring Waldorf class teachers, subject specialists and Upper School educators as well as experienced Waldorf teachers looking for a Level 7 professional qualification.

Financial support in the form of interest free loans and bursaries is available for some candidates.
Interested to know more? Contact [email protected]

We’re hiring a Fundraising Manager (Part-Time).

We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to help grow our income and deepen engagement with supporters. The role will focus on community fundraising whilst supporting trusts and foundations bids and major donor development.

We would especially like to hear from people with experience of fundraising within the education policy sector and who have an interest in the development of creative education.

📍 Flexible / hybrid working
📅 2 days per week
💷 £40–45k FTE pro rata
Please share with anyone who may be interested.

Application link in comments.