What is a Steiner school? Steiner schools place an emphasis on preserving childhood, music and arts with an internationally recognised curriculum, but what actually takes place in the classroom? Login or Register to add to your saved resources. First founded in by the philosopher and scientist Dr Rudolf Steiner, these schools aim to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment , where children can discover the joy of learning. There are 35 Steiner schools in the UK, catering for children aged three to 14 or Children stay in kindergarten until the age of six, then move to the lower school until 14, and then the upper school.
In contrast to most countries in Europe, Steiner schools in the UK are mostly independent with four publicly funded academies. Download FREE resources today. Most significantly, the start to formal learning, has been lowered to age four from age six and children will take the Key Stage 1 test at age seven. The SWSF statement in response to the publication of the curriculum review can be downloaded and viewed by clicking here and a letter sent to the Secretary of State for Education can be downloaded and viewed by clicking here.
All SWSF listed member schools are registered charities regulated by the Charity Commission or relevant body and are also registered with the requisite agencies of government and receive inspection from their national education inspectorates. Different arrangements, however, apply to schools in the Republic of Ireland. In addition to complying with national regulations, member institutions receive advisory support and accreditation through the Fellowship.
The SWSF operates an accreditation process for developing Schools and Early Childhood settings in order to support them in becoming full member organisations. The SWSF directory includes:. Back to top. Former scholars from UK Steiner schools Former scholars from around the world What others say What do they do and where do they go?
It is now the fastest growing education movement in the world. Watch our film here. Former scholars from UK Steiner schools Former scholars from around the world What others say What do they do and where do they go? Our schools and early years settings form part of an international movement that draws its inspiration from the educational ideas of Rudolf Steiner. A creative from of education, it interweaves artistic and physical activity with academic learning.
Its aim is to engage children in the way they naturally learn at each stage of their development. In this way knowledge and skills are gained with enthusiasm and joy to create a love of learning that lasts a life-time. Why choose our school? Nov 9, Cross Country Club. Oct 26, Danny Irving, - Oct 19, PFA - Teachers' Lunches. Oct 16, Grounds Day Success. Hands up if you enjoyed Grounds Day! Oct 12, Oct 5, PFA - new committee elected.
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