Dear Curmudgeon, Please contact me personally if you have any questions as I will be more than happy to answer them based on sound reliable research and first-hand experience as a qualified Waldorf Early Years teacher. Most importantly, I can assure you, there is neither prejudice, nor any racism in Waldorf education as you have mentioned. Waldorf Kindergarten?s are open to all races and religions, and actively encourages the multicultural education of our children, as should be common place in all schools. The internet is an unreliable source of information for many things and I feel it important to mention here, that personally I would never be involved in anything to do with racism, prejudices or anthropomorphism. Our early year?s curriculum is based on child development, beauty, truth and goodness. We do follow the National EYFS ? Early Years foundation stage which all early year?s settings must adhere to. We pride ourselves on developing a child?s emotional wellbeing, physical health, confidence, self-esteem, cognitive intelligence and social consciousness. Pre-school kindergarten education is an excellent basis therefore for formal learning. At Michael Hall School where I worked, Waldorf graduates are comparatively more academically successful than other highly regarded mainstream schools as for example, Edinburgh and Canterbury schools achieved an A ? C grade, 83% and 86% respectfully in their compared to 89% at Michael Hall, the UK?s largest Waldorf Steiner school. So yes, children study for G.C.S.E?s and A? levels. At Michael Hall, ?Students have a reputation for being well-rounded, balanced individuals who are able to cope with the demands of a fast-changing and uncertain world. Graduates are highly sought-after in further education and in the work place for their confidence, resourcefulness, social responsibility and enthusiasm.? Quote from: http://www.michaelhall.co.uk/ (2012) Each child is cared for as a unique individual in kindergarten and I would love to welcome you to come and see for yourself. Ofsted keeps recognising our Kindergartens as being Outstanding.
