The Froebel Trust

The Froebel Trust Our charity’s work is based on the principles of Friedrich Froebel, the inventor of kindergarten.

“The Froebelian framework asks us to start with ourselves, and who we are as individuals and educators. Understanding wh...
07/10/2026

“The Froebelian framework asks us to start with ourselves, and who we are as individuals and educators. Understanding who we are helps us to help others in understanding who they are,” Rachna Joshi, author of Froebel and Social Justice

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. 💚

Read her latest blog on our website – link in comments below. 🔗

05/10/2026

Why adopt a Froebelian approach in your setting? 💡

“You’ll find that your teachers, your colleagues are on board with this, because it appeals to their sense of being an educator.”

In this clip from our latest film, Froebelian Practice Across Primary, we hear from Executive Head Teacher at The Federation of Blenheim Road and Coed Eva Primary Schools talk about the relevance of Froebel today. 💚

He goes on to explain how a Froebelian approach connects educators, children and the environment and the impact it can have on staff wellbeing.

Watch the full film on our website and explore how the primary schools have adopted the Froebelian approach within their curriculum base, from Reception right through to Year 6. 🌿

Link in comments below. 🔗

We’re looking forward to seeing colleagues and learning more about all things Froebel at today’s Gifts for our Future 15...
03/10/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing colleagues and learning more about all things Froebel at today’s Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing conference! 🎉

The sold-out event will feature a series of keynote speakers and workshops with leading Froebelian, educators and researchers.

If you’re attending today, comment and let us know what you are most looking forward to. ⬇️

Calling Froebel Alumni Network members! 📣You’re invited to an Alumni Seedbed event with guest speaker Dr Mona Sakr. The ...
02/10/2026

Calling Froebel Alumni Network members! 📣

You’re invited to an Alumni Seedbed event with guest speaker Dr Mona Sakr.

The event will explore the question, ‘what makes a leader a Froebelian leader?’

📅 Monday 5 October
🕖 7pm – 8.30pm
💻 Zoom

Rather than offering a checklist for Froebelian leadership, this reflective session asks what these ideas might mean for your own practice.

Sign up to our Alumni Network, for which you need to have completed a Froebel Trust endorsed course. 🌿

Find out more about the event and how you can register to join our Alumni Network – link in the comments below. 🔗

The countdown is on for the Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing Conference! 🎉On the day we’l...
30/09/2026

The countdown is on for the Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing Conference! 🎉

On the day we’ll be joined by many Froebelian educators, including keynote speakers, Pete Moorhouse and Lynn Taylor who will be delivering talks on sustainability and AI.

📣 Pete will take you on a powerful exploration of the profound links between Froebelian pedagogy and sustainability.

📣 Early years educator and illustrator, Lynn will round off the event with an exploration into the opportunities and risks that Generative AI poses for pedagogical documentation.

If you’re joining us on the day, comment and let us know what you are most looking forward to. ⬇️

29/09/2026

Flip the cards and access key research insights about working with babies and toddlers at a glance! 👀

Our new interactive cards provide key findings from our funded projects, and the next steps for using these to develop your practice. 🌿

Head over to the Froebel Trust website and explore these accessible and interactive summaries all about children aged from birth to three – link in comments below. 🔗

The full set of cards can also be downloaded as well as an accompanying report.

🔎 Resource spotlight: Risk and challenge in babies’ and toddlers’ play. 🌿Explore how play that involves risk and challen...
28/09/2026

🔎 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. 🌍

📖 You can find our free downloadable Research Highlight on risk and challenge in play on our website.

Link in comments below. 🔗

It is packed with practical advice and research insights which can be used to support young children to become more aware of the possibilities and limitations of their own bodies.

The Froebel Trust Open Call Grants returned for 2026, giving researchers across the globe the opportunity to receive up ...
25/09/2026

The Froebel Trust Open Call Grants returned for 2026, giving researchers across the globe the opportunity to receive up to £50,000 for a team or partnership to develop new and robust knowledge about the benefits of Froebelian education. 🤩

Now we are pleased to announce the six projects we’ll be funding, based on the Froebelian principle, ‘Relationships matter,’ throughout 2026-2028.

You can find details of the research teams leading each project as well as a project overview on our website. 🌿

Link in comments below. 🔗

23/09/2026

It’s 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? Active, energetic outdoor play can support the development of core strength, gross motor skills, balance and coordination, as well as children’s confidence and awareness of their own bodies.

Grounded in attentiveness to each unique child, Froebelian practice supports inclusive opportunities for movement, exploration and physical wellbeing. ✨

Learn more about Froebelian pedagogy on our website – link in comments below. 🔗

We’re hiring for a new research assistant to support our work on play! 🔎Join the Froebel Trust as a self-employed, fixed...
22/09/2026

We’re hiring for a new research assistant to support our work on play! 🔎

Join the Froebel Trust as a self-employed, fixed-term research assistant to support the development of our latest Research Insights series, focused on play. 🌿

The post will be for 100 hours to be worked between November 2026 to March 2027.

For more information on the role and how to apply on our website – link in comments below. 🔗

Application deadline is Wednesday 30 September.

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