Teacher Education Programmes
Updated 13.07.2020
A variety of initial teacher education pathways (ITT), Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and specialist trainings are currently available in the Steiner Waldorf movement in Britain and Ireland.
Courses vary greatly in their entrance requirements, methods of delivery and final awards. Most courses are for prospective Steiner Waldorf class and subject teachers and also for mainstream teachers who want to deepen and develop their existing practice. The courses aim to equip their students to work in any Steiner school in the UK and many countries abroad. Details of publicly accredited awards are in (brackets). It is important for overseas students to check that the qualification awarded is applicable in their home country. In addition a number of schools offer their own bespoke in-service courses. SWSF is not an accrediting body itself but endeavours to support courses and programmes seeking forms of public accreditation. It offers SWSF certified CPD workshops through its advisory service (SWAS).
SWSF works together with the Association of Steiner Waldorf Teacher Educators (ASWTE) to co-ordinate a national strategy for teacher education in the UK and Ireland. Full** and associate* members of ASWTE work with agreed benchmarks and quality assurance procedures in order to ensure a high standard of provision to trainee teachers.
Please note: all courses are administratively independent of SWSF; please contact the courses for information.
Part-time Courses in Waldorf Education
London Waldorf Teacher Training Seminar (ASWTE*)
Two years part time, Saturdays, including summer intensive plus occasional one day and weekend conferences and workshops held at Steiner House, near Baker Street underground, London.
Email: info@waldorftraining.org.uk
Website: www.waldorftraining.org.uk
North of England Steiner Teacher Training (NESTT)(ASWTE*)
A two year Part time course taught primarily at the York Steiner School. For more information, please contact the course Administrator, Judy Gray.
Address: c/o 15 School Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RE
Email: nestt@btinternet.com
West Of England Steiner Teacher Training (WESTT)(ASWTE*)
‘Art of Education Course’, Two years part time, based at Wynstones School, Gloucestershire.
WESTT Introductory Day
Come along to our introductory day and experience different aspects of the WESTT courses.
Address: Wynstones School, Glocestershire
Date: Saturday 25th April 2020
Information: Download Flyer | http://www.westt.org.uk/introductory-day/
Early Years Training Courses
NESWEC Introductory Online Sessions – 17th July to 18th July 2020
Learn about the value of play and the principles of the Steiner early childhood approach, including videos and photos, opportunities for movement games, a puppet play and discussions. There will be contributions from current students and tutors. Hear about training possibilities in the UK and ask your questions.
When: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Friday, 17th July and 9.30am to 11.30am Saturday, 18th July 2020
Suggested donation of £10: £5 will go towards our support for our partner training course in Vietnam
Zoom sessions: easily accessible through computers, tablets, or phones.
For more information download the pdf or visit the website neswec.org.uk, and to register email Jill Taplin on jill@neswec.org.uk
CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) – 601/5130/4 (ASWTE*)
Delivered by the London Steiner Kindergarten Training Company, this training leads to a level 4 Ofqual accredited qualification which meets the Early Years Educator level 3 criteria. In collaboration with CACHE, Crossfields Institute is responsible for approval, ongoing delivery, and centre quality assurance of this qualification. This qualification is delivered on a part time basis over two years. It is followed by a one year full time work placement in a Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten which may lead to a Level 5 early years qualification. The course is based at Rudolf Steiner House, Regents Park, London, with residentials in Gloucestershire. The course begins annually towards the end of August
Email: Suzanne.Leek@ntlworld.com
CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) – 601/5130/4 (ASWTE*)
Delivered by NESWEC, (North of England Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood), this training leads to a level 4 Ofqual accredited qualification which meets the Early Years Educator level 3 criteria. In collaboration with CACHE, Crossfields Institute is responsible for approval, ongoing delivery, and centre quality assurance of this qualification. This qualification is delivered on a part time basis over two years. It is followed by a one year full time work placement in a Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten which may lead to a Level 5 early years qualification which is recognised by IASWECE as an international Steiner Waldorf early childhood qualification.
Email: jill@neswec.org.uk
Website: www.neswec.org.uk
Tel: 01782 504567
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Baby and Child Care (Early Years Educator) (ASWETE*)
This training integrates Steiner early childhood studies and the Pikler approach whilst meeting Level 3 Early Years Educator criteria. With a unique birth to three emphasis it is an ideal qualification for those wishing to care for children as childminders, and parent and child group and parent support group leaders. In mainstream care settings the Holistic Baby and Child Care qualification is suitable for those wishing to care for children from birth to five. Successful completion of the course and all assignments will lead to the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Baby and Child Care (Early Years Educator ) (VRQ) (601/5636/3) qualification certified jointly by Crossfields Institute and CACHE. The course, which is part time over one year, is offered by Emerson College. The monthly course days and weekends will be held at Rudolf Steiner House, London residentials will be held at Emerson College, East Sussex.
email: registrar@emerson.org.uk.
Website: www.emerson.org.uk/holistic-baby-and-child-care
Tel: 01342 827771
School Based Courses in Waldorf Education
Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Education Course (ASWTE*)
Three year part time course running all day Saturdays 8.45 – 6.30 during term time.
Address: 60 Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR
Email: teachertraining@edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk
Website: www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk
Tel: 0131 3373410
Fax: 0131 5386066
Michael Hall ‘At the Heart of Teaching’
One or two years full time, depending on previous experience.
New part time subject teachers course starting September 2018
details of subject teacher course here
01342 822 275
info@michaelhall.co.uk
www.michaelhall.co.uk
Steiner Education Diploma
Based at South Devon Steiner School.
A teacher Training Course and CPD Modules in the South West of England.
Information: see information here
Specialist Courses
Crossfields Institute Level 7 Diploma in Philosophy and Practice of Integrative Education
Now in its fourth year, this part time, post-graduate level programme provides a unique opportunity for Waldorf inspired educators working in a variety of contexts. With modules dedicated to Waldorf education, to integrative education and to personal and professional development, students are enabled to work on an aspect of their own practice whilst also engaging in deep, underlying questions about the human being and about human learning and development. The programme runs over 12 months and combines short residential intensives with online learning. It is suitable for those in full-time work.
PPIE now includes a leadership pathway for those holding, or aspiring to hold, leadership roles in schools. In this pathway students are supported to understand fundamental leadership and self-leadership principles that enhance transparency, responsiveness and competence.
The programme aims to inspire openness, innovation, creative thinking and personal transformation as a basis for successful teaching, learning and leading.
For more information about the programme, download the leaflet here, visit the Crossfields Institute website (www.crossfieldsinstitute.com) or email us direct on: fergus@crossfieldsinstitute.com.
Bothmer Movement Training
Bothmer Movement has been taught and practiced all over the world for 100 years.
Specific movements, hands-on techniques and practices are used to strengthen our relationship to our body and the space and people around us. Movement and space can be engaged with in many simple, profound ways: singing, playing games, connection to nature, laughter – we instinctively know the benefit.
Workshops and short courses are designed to support Steiner Waldorf gymnastics and games teachers in their profession. The courses are also applicable to all Waldorf teachers and parents to gain insights into pedagogical approaches to play and games.
Bothmer Movement offers an experiences of the exercises themselves, an embodied understanding of child development, a deepening of our imagination, realignment of the body that works towards healthier physical movements and of course games, play, social activities and much more.
Most training takes place at Michael Hall School, Forest Row, Sussex.
Contact address: 21 Verbania Way, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3UP
Website: www.theschoolofhumanmovement.org
Email: susan@bothmermovement.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7738 855 997
UK WALDORF HANDWORK TRAINING COURSE
Held at Wynstones School, Gloucester. Maximum 20 students.
This is aimed at existing Handwork teachers, assistants, kindergarten/class teachers, parents and anybody who has a passion for using their hands creatively. The purpose of this course is to develop strength, knowledge, and expertise within the Waldorf Handwork Curriculum. Held on one weekend each month from September to June (10 weekends). Our course will journey through the Handwork Curriculum from Class One to Eight. Starting at the transition from Kindergarten to Class One, each weekend will be dedicated to a specific developmental stage, addressing the appropriate crafts and Waldorf pedagogical background of the child at this age. Each weekend will be full of innovative practice within the Handwork curriculum, lead by experienced Handwork teachers who will guide participants’ understanding and development of practical skills.
Participants will learn new skills, deepen existing areas of expertise and develop ways of sharing these skills with others. The course will include Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery, Felting, Doll making, Natural dyeing, Cross Stitch and More. Each student will be expected to make a portfolio of work recording their journey on this course.
For further details contact: hwtcourse@gmail.com
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Align For Learning
This will cover principles of motor, sensory and cognitive development; literacy, numeracy attention and behaviour challenges as well as multi-disciplinary remedial techniques and aspects of relevant laws.
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Ruskin Mill Teacher Development Programme: Alternative approaches to Special Education
A two year programme, 16 weekend seminars and four 4 day learning blocks.
For further information: see website here constantin.court@rmt.org
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School Health Professionals Training UK
Three year part time modular training starting in 2017. This is for doctors, nurses, psycholgists, midwives, teachers or therapists with qualification in their field.
Email: schoolhealthprofessionals@gmail.com
Leaflet: see leaflet here
