New Research Insight out now! 🚨 Explore our new Engaging with Nature Research Insight resources, bringing together evidence from Froebel Trust funded projects on the impact of nature engagement for children, educators, settings and communities. 🌿

Even though some of the measures announced by the Government this week are welcome for children and families, Budget 2027 failed to recognise the crucial role of the workforce in delivering high-quality Early Years and School Age Care. These are some of the announcements made on Tuesday:

🌟 Discover the new East Kent & Medway Froebel Network! 🌟 Join fellow educators for an evening of professional learning with Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and Manager of Tiddlers Wraparound, Beverley Dickinson, as she takes you on an exploration of Froebel's Occupations. 🌱

Yesterday the Government announced a short sighted and disapointing Budget for Early Years and School Age Care. The promised fee reductions will lead to an increase in demand that providers will not be able to meet because workforce pay and conditions have been ignored. 🗞️ buff.ly/1tj93Ah

To mark the release of Froebel and Social Justice, author Rachna Joshi, shares how Froebelian principles influence and shape her practice and inspired her new book. 💚 #FroebelTrust #FroebelandSocialJustice #AuthorBlog #SocialJustice #EarlyYearsDevelopment

The Moray House School of Education MSc Froebel students create Froebelian gardens out of clay…excellent links to the reading for this week ♥️

𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲-𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦, far beyond their formal role offering early education and care. This new report details the additional services and family support offered in ECEC settings. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

(PDF) Nurseries...a new frontier of the welfare state?

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🔎 Resource spotlight: Risk and challenge in babies’ and toddlers’ play. 🌿 Explore how play that involves risk and challenges allows even the youngest children to experiment with problem-solving, discover their individuality and understand themselves in relation to the world. 🌍

🌟 See Froebel in action! 🌟 EYFS practitioners – explore Froebel-inspired practice at Guildford Nursery School 📍 York Road: Wed 30 Sept, 9:30-11am 📍 Hazel Avenue: Wed 11 Nov, 9:30-11am ✨ Guided tours | Staff Q&A | Refreshments 💷 £25 + booking fee | Limited places 🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/vT2nreO

It’s #NationalFitnessDay and to celebrate, we’re sharing how Froebelian principles support physical development in early years learning. 🤸 Did you know that the foundations of lifelong fitness are established in early childhood?

The call for papers for our 17th annual BECERA Conference is now open. We are calling early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their proposals and present their research at our Birmingham event on 16th February 2027. More information: buff.ly/lslzwyo #BECERA #BECERA2027 #CREC

"This curriculum is for the modern age." New film alert! 🚨 Froebelian Practice Across Primary School. 🌿 Join us as we visit The Federation of Blenheim Road and Coed Eva Primary Schools! #Froebel #FroebelTrust #FroebelianFilm #PrimarySchool #EarlyEducation #FroebelianOccupations

The Dáil returns today and we are urging the government to raise terms and conditions for staff and to demonstrate that the Early Years workforce is valued and respected. Read our submission here: buff.ly/rFoTo5o #EndTheExodus #Budget2027

The countdown is on for the conference Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. ✨ During a 1-hour workshop, Judith Thomas and Megan Porter will explain the importance for young children of outdoor learning through nature and sustainable practices. 🌿

We need a new approach to early years education to unlock children’s creativity, independence and self confidence @lucympowell.bsky.social -this is a major component in preventing later low achievement and poor mental health @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social

Curriculum pressure a key barrier to practitioners’ play work, research warns - Nursery World

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Experience Froebel’s principles in action at Guildford Nursery School! 🌿 Take a tour of the Froebel-inspired setting and see Froebelian practice first-hand at either of their two sites. Educators have the opportunity to tour the site, talk with staff and attend a Q&A session.

Your chance to join free Work Discussion groups, facilitated by Roehampton University’s Peter Elfer and Ruth Seglow, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. 🙌 This November and December, early years educators are invited to join three free Work Discussion groups.

We're delighted to announce a new series of free books for educators, in partnership with Bloomsbury Academic. Froebel in Practice is a series of short and accessible guides which explore a Froebelian approach in Early Childhood Education and Care. 🌿

A wonderful trip to Madeira to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🌿📚 Inspired by the Froebel Partnership's collaborative research, the book presents an innovative approach to ethical teacher professional development. Use ADC26 for 30% off: buff.ly/k9AN6FD

Explore a Froebelian approach to being outdoors with babies with Dr Nicola Kemp, Dr Jo Josephidou & Polly Bolshaw at the conference Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. 👶 On 3 October, we’re heading to the John McIntyre Centre in Edinburgh for a one-day conference. 🙌

If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too Image: www.instagram.com/toyoufromsteph

What opportunities and risks do GenAI pose for pedagogical documentation? 💡 Illustrator and Froebelian educator, Lynn Taylor will explore that at the conference Gifts for Our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. 📅 Saturday 3 October 🕘 9.30am – 4pm 📍 John McIntyre Centre, Edinburgh

Earlier in the year we announced the launch of the Professional Inquiry for Practice Transformation (PIPT) grants, giving Froebel Trained educators in the UK up to £5,000 to develop their practice. 🤩 Now, we’re pleased to announce the 8 projects we’ll be funding across England, Scotland and Wales.

🔎 Resource spotlight: Connecting with parents, families and communities: a starting point 🤝 Explore the importance of relationships, unity and connectedness with children, their families and the wider community. 📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on our website.

At the Froebel Trust we champion children’s play for all its benefits to children. In this short video, we explore how a Froebelian approach supports young children’s physical development.

Enjoy a powerful exploration of the profound links between Froebelian pedagogy and sustainability with Pete Moorhouse! ♻️ 🤩 On Saturday 3 October, Pete, along with other notable speakers will come together for the conference Gifts for Our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing.

FREE for #EECERA2026! "Exploring children's participation from Froebelian practitioners' perspectives in Scottish context" Impactful study offers valuable insights for practitioners & policymakers. Read now 👉 spr.ly/63329B1SzeT

Young children's assent and dissent in research: agency, privacy and relationships within ethical research spaces

Participatory, rights-based methodologies in childhood studies have explored conditions that realise children's rights to participation. One avenue of investigation has been to explore assent proce...

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Join our new Birth to Three network! 👶 We’re launching a network to support educators and researchers working with babies and young children from birth to three years of age. Register your interest and join a network where you can connect with fellow educators. 🌿

In our latest podcast episode, Birth to Three, guest speaker Polly Bolshaw, shares the relevance of Froebel’s principles in the early years. 🌿 Joined by Dr Zeny Melissourgaki, Dr Maria Cooper and Annamaria Beven, together they discuss all things babies and toddlers. 👶 #Podcast #BirthtoThree

A few photographs from yesterday’s plant care session. Library staff joined UCC Head Gardener Jack Murphy to re-pot plants, refresh soil and share tips on keeping indoor greenery thriving.