Education that makes a difference.

Waldorf is an holistic education with a creative, developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous approach. It aims to develop a child's emotional, spiritual, physical and academic potential equally. We call this 'Head, Heart and Hands' and through this approach we help children to be happy at school and develop the life skills they will need to thrive.

Schools are inclusive and non-selective. An interdisciplinary curriculum uniquely interweaves artistic and physical activities with academic learning including science and maths. Teaching takes into account the distinct stages of child development so that when, how and what children are taught engages with the way they naturally learn. Formal learning starts at age six allowing time for the youngest children to develop through play, imitation and exploration which fosters a sense of wellbeing and emotional resilience. The learning environment is one of warmth, empathy and appreciation which builds confidence without the need for high-stakes testing. In the upper school, a focus on questioning, discussion and research enables Waldorf students to leave school not just with good qualifications but equipped to be creative, curious, collaborative thinkers, strong communicators and imaginative innovators. Waldorf education prepares them for life in the widest sense.

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Eller Everett
Meet our alumni

Sustainability consultant

Sustainability consultant Eller Everett is currently carrying out a PhD in regenerative business with Northumbria University. B corp trained and currently training to be a Carbon Literacy and CSRD trainer, she cofounded Iknyte, a platform for sharing practical sustainable solutions. Eller has a First Class Hons BSc Psychology at Stirling and PGCert Innovation, Enterprise and Circular Economy with Bradford University.

Maria del Mar Rojas
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Sustainability professional

Maria del Mar Rojas is a sustainability professional transforming organisations through her expertise in partnerships, project management and strategy. She’s made impact to food systems with Compass at Google and used her business and carbon foot-printing expertise to make real world change with the Climate Group.

Matt Rene
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Director

Matt Rene is a multi award-winning director and producer, with projects across high end drama, comedy, children’s, entertainment, factual and reality. His work features on BBC, MTV, C4 and Netflix and includes the BAFTA winning, family drama series, Lovely Little Farm for Apple TV+.

Adam Henderson
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PhD student

Adam Henderson is a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, currently researching the carbon impacts of changes within the energy system. He gained a Masters in Sustainable Energy Systems following a First from UEA in Energy Engineering,

Dr Sophie Brett
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Prosper Policy Team

Dr Sophie Brett is part of the Prosper Policy Team, bringing people together from government, business, and civil society for a prosperous and sustainable Scotland. She previously used her environment and resource policy expertise for the charity Keep Scotland Beautiful. She is passionate about creating a circular and sustainable Scotland.

Jon-Francis Forward
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Investment Specialist

Jon-Francis Forward’s expertise in Environmental Assessment, Planning, Consents & Development delivers complex EIA Schemes Onshore and Offshore, developing major Renewable Energy schemes and facilitating the transition to a Net Zero Economy. Jon read Geography at Durham University gaining a First Class Hons BSc and winning Durham University’s two year Laidlaw Research & Leadership Scholarship.

Dan Patrick Hipkin FRSA
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CEO

Dan Patrick Hipkin FRSA leads a team of award-winning creatives within TEA films. Their video work in the world of Music and Film Promos have led to collaborating with BBC Introducing, Spotify, Hugo Boss, Fender, Comic Relief and NSPCC.

Sulaika Weihs
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Retail CEO

Sulaika Weihs is the founder of STIL Lifestyle luxury boutique and also a volunteer fundraiser for UNHCR, where she uses her commercial expertise to bring together the power of fashion for good with Hollywood to support refugees.

Adam Kes Hipkin FRSA
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CEO

Adam Kes Hipkin FRSA is the co-founder of TEA films Ltd. Their award-winning work creating Shorts, Documentaries and Live Dance & Theatre Capture has been widely featured, including on BBC, MTV, National Theatre and Picturehouse Cinemas.

They are engaged and excited about school

We've been delighted with the Waldorf approach to education. We live in London and our two children, now 12 and 14, have been with their school since their primary years and truly love their experience.

The holistic approach coupled with the academic depth given to learning means they are always engaged and excited about school and feel a real drive and ownership of their progress. Whilst both have very different personalities and styles of learning, they are both thriving in their Waldorf school and we're excited that they will be able to progress on to university with a recognised Waldorf qualification.

Our Children Truly Love School.

06 Feb 2024

Children who have access to natural outdoor environments are more resilient in the face of stress

Rachel Ford Blanchard, Assistant Principal and Early Childhood Lead at Michael Hall School Interviewed in Juno Magazine

02 Feb 2024

"This is a place where pupils can be themselves".

Congratulations to Norwich Steiner School who were again judged "Good" in their recent Ofsted inspection.

11 Jan 2024

At South Devon Steiner School young people learn to be "reflective and confident" say Ofsted.

Congratulations to South Devon Steiner School on their recent Ofsted Inspection in which the school received a Good Judgement in all areas.