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Midsummer festival-this Saturday 11-5 The Rookery, Streatham Common Shop for wonderful handcrafted gifts from a variety of quality traders Enter the Enchanted Wood for face painting and hands-on crafts Enjoy delicious homemade food and heavenly music Come join in with the country dancing and traditional games Relax in the sun Entry donation ?1 adults, free for those under 16 and over 60. More information and poster: http://waldorflondon.co.uk/

Check out the Steiner Academy in Herefordshire: http://positivenews.org.uk/2011/community/education/5763/whole-child-educational-approach-mainstream/

Yes Curmudgeon- it is great you are asking parents to be informed-the best place to start is here: http://www.steinerwaldorf.org/faqs.html this is the Steiner Fellowship page which supports schools across the UK. It is also useful to get first hand experience by attending Open Days-there is one for the Waldorf School of SW London every Friday during term time: http://waldorflondon.co.uk/ all are welcome.

There is an opportunity in ED to support our children in Southwark - please do read: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/dec/01/steiner-schools-cambridge-review for more information as to why this type of schooling might suit our children.

Dear all, A need for a new school in the East Dulwich area is so needed for both primary and secondary children. A Steiner influenced school in the area could potentially solve some of the problems of lack of school places for the area and provide an alternative to what is available at present in ED while actively supporting local community projects and working closely with other local schools. The aim would be eventually to have a Free School supporting children from the age of 4 to 18. We are looking to build a group of interested people locally to take this project forward. If you are interested do pm me. Saffron: the EPC is being piloted now along with the European Waldorf Diploma-do pm and I can send you more information.

There are various Steiner schools around the country who do A-level and GCSE's while still following a Waldorf curriculum for other subjects. Do take a look at Michael Hall in Forest Row, just south of East Grinstead http://www.michaelhall.co.uk/a-childs-journey/upper-school/default.aspx and Canterbury Steiner School http://www.canterburysteinerschool.co.uk/upper-school.html In the UK and Europe there is a move within Upper School to introduce a Waldorf Upper School qualification which will support Steiner students and give parents/students a different route than A-levels/GCSE's (or IB) see http://www.ecswe.org/europeanportfoliocertificate.php a similar route has been taken and accepted in Australia and NZ.

Wow what an amazingly interesting discussion !?) There are lots of ways about finding out about Waldorf education and how your child might benefit from such a school-being an informed parent is a great thing and this is a great forum to ask questions and develop your ideas. I am also a parent with two children at a Waldorf school and live locally-I always thought I would send my children to state school until I found out about Waldorf education. I have also been wary about the whole ethos behind FreeSchools-but the fact is they are happening and they can provide more school places for our children from all backgrounds. I fully support a FreeSchool with a Waldorf ethos in Southwark. Do also look at http://www.facebook.com/waldorflondon Every week in term time there is a parent and child group for up to 3.5 yo on Monday and Tuesday afternoons 1-3pm and an outside parent and child group from 10-12noon-meet at Tooting lido car park (carers welcome also). There is a School Open Day every Friday at 12noon. And some more useful information: For the Early Years and into the Lower School stories are told every day from memory. In kindergarten this can lead into a puppet show which the children might end up performing themselves in free play. So storytelling is an important skill, and is used by us all not only in the classroom but also in everyday life-business and dare I say it politics (!) So do sign up for a 'Storytelling workshop' in April on how to bring wonderful stories written by you to your children and colleagues: http://waldorflondon.co.uk/event/therapeutic-storytelling-workshop/ More information on the workshop leader Susan Perrow can be found here http://www.healingthroughstories.blogspot.com/ Healing stories might be to help a child stop biting their finger nails or encourage team work within a class or tell older children an important historical story or help a child through bereavement issues...come give it a go! Take a look at this new film about Steiner and some of the work done in the community, not just with children but with all members of society young and old, is highlighted here: Look here at work in the community in Maidstone: http://www.blackthorn.org.uk/ And do fill in this survey whether you are for or against it, all views are important and considered: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FreeSchool Further information about Waldorf schools in the UK can be found here: http://www.steinerwaldorf.org

Fisherman & his Wife plus Genie in the Bottle Saturday 2nd April at 5pm Rudolf Steiner House Theatre, near Baker St tube, 35 Park Road, NW1 6XT A special 'one-off' fundraising performance of the ?Fisherman & his Wife plus Genie in the Bottle? (two stories from the Brothers Grimm) by the Classic Fairytale Company. This event is to help raise funds for the ?Waldorf School of SW London? which is currently in interim premises and seeks a new permanent home for their pupils. We would also like to invite you to a pre-theatre picnic at the bandstand in Regents Park from 1pm where we will make some beautiful 'hand-crafted' fish to take with us to the play. We see this as a wonderful opportunity to gather friends, families and staff together to enjoy a pre-Easter celebration. (Bandstand: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=527942&Y=182503&A=Y&Z=110) Please do message me if you'd like to print off a poster and invitation so you can post them somewhere visible, put it in your newsletter and invite all to the picnic. We look forward to seeing you. The play is suitable for all ages and is 70 minutes long. There are 230 seats in the theatre and we hope to fill it with fun, laughter and awe for this wonderful opportunity to see a great performance. Bring your friends, family and neighbours! Tickets can be booked on-line here: http://waldorflondon.co.uk/event/the-fisherman-and-his-wife-the-genie-in-the-bottle/ More info here: http://www.classicfairytales.co.uk/cft/Whats_On.html

Here's a wonderful video: http://waldorflondon.co.uk/admissions/the-gift-of-learning/ The Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship commissioned ITN to make a short film to look at some of the key features of a Steiner School including: -How Steiner Schools nurture spiritual development in keeping with the cultural setting of the school and without being tied to a particular faith; -The emphasis on ?doing? to complement academic learning; -How the absence of testing in the younger years nurtures enthusiasm for learning; -The importance of quietness and contemplation as part of the school day.

Developing the "whole child" is key in Waldorf education. Take a look at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2005/may/18/schools.uk2 Sarah

Developing the "whole child" is key in Waldorf education. Take a look at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2005/may/18/schools.uk2 Sarah

Please do refer to the The Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship who state the following on their home page: ' The SWSF is a membership organisation for all the Steiner schools and independent 'Steiner Early Years settings in the UK and Ireland. As such, we seek to safeguard the Steiner ethos and to serve the interests of our members, as well as to represent and further the relevance of Steiner education in the wider education debate. There are now over 1,000 schools, 2,000 early years? settings in more than 60 countries. The SWSF is opposed to all forms of discrimination against any person or group of people on the grounds of race, gender, faith, disability, age and sexual orientation and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and reflecting the diversity of the children, staff and parents served by Steiner schools. We also reject any racism stated or implied in any of Rudolf Steiner's speeches and writings (dating from the mid-1880s to his death in 1925). For more information please download and read the 'Waldorf schools against discrimination' document that can be found on the European Council for Steiner Waldorf Education's website.' http://www.steinerwaldorf.org.uk/

The aim of this survey is to capture the demand for Waldorf education in the South London area. We currently have an application with the Department of Education ? at ?expression of interest? stage ? to become a Free School in September 2011. We need to show that there?s strong demand for Waldorf education in south London and specifically the area (SE19 ? SE27) but please do fill in the survey even if you are NOT in this postcode. http://waldorflondon.co.uk/free-school-survey-dfe/ It only takes 1 minute to fill in! For all parents who would like to see a Waldorf school in south London - please pass this on to any friends and family. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school every Friday is open day just book in with Sheila first by Phone: 020 8671 6846 or by e-mail: [email protected] Or join us at parent and child group (open to carers too); Monday and Tuesday afternoons at Riggindale, Mitcham Lane, Streatham or Tuesday mornings outside at Hedgesparrows on Tooting Common: http://waldorflondon.co.uk/childs-journey/early-years-0-3-years Any parent can find out more about the benefits of a Waldorf education via links on our school website. There are quotes from parents and children who are or have been part of our school and this may be helpful to some. With love and light Sarah xx

Parent and Toddler Group In a quiet, relaxed environment with soft colours and natural materials children play freely with simple wooden toys, handmade rag dolls, play cloths and nature's toys like conkers, shells and pinecones. There is a seasonal craft or activity, e.g drawing with pure beeswax crayons, then tidying-up time is followed by a wholesome organic snack and the session ends with ring time, singing seasonal songs. Parents and children from newborn to three and a half years are welcome. Sessions are held during term time on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, 1-3pm in the Woodfields kindergarten. Please telephone school before leaving home to book your place. Sessions costs ?4 per family. ?Hedgesparrows? ? an outdoor nature group for parents and toddlers. A short walk leads to a wooded glade, where we arrange our base camp. Gathered together outside in the natural environment children are free to explore their surroundings. There is a seasonal craft using naturally found objects and materials followed by (organic) snack time and then we finish with ringtime; singing songs inspired by the seasons. Please bring appropriate clothing for all weather experiences for you and your baby or toddler as well as your own cup, plate and blanket. Parents and children from newborn to three and a half years are welcome. Sessions are held on Tuesdays mornings during term time, 10-12. Meet on Tooting Common Triangle by the schools back gate. Sessions costs ?4 per family. A not-for-profit Steiner Waldorf School -- Education from the Inside Out? "Woodfields", entrance between 16 & 18 Abbotswood Road, London SW16 1AP School office - 020 8769 6587 Registered Charity Number 289801, Company No. 1797323 An inspiring alternative education for a changing world Join us on the journey to a new Steiner School for London for children aged 3? - 18 years

I recently attended a childminding course and they suggested to us if we are aware of any abuse including non-physical abuse e.g. swearing etc at a child and bullying then it would be best if this is taken up with the local council. This is what they say on the Southwark Council website: Children and Family Care A happy, secure family life is the most important thing in a child's life. However, all families experience difficulties from time to time and need to rely on outside help for support. This can be due to health, financial or personal problems and in most cases difficulties are temporary. We are here to help in those times. Our work with children and families is governed by the Children's Act 2004 which requires us to help and protect children in need by working in partnership with parents and carers. These web pages outline our key social care services for children, young people and families. Contact Children's services Tel: 0845 600 1287 Mabel Goldwin House 49 Grange Walk London SE1 3DY

EDUCATION WORKSHOP THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF SOUTH WEST LONDON presents a day in the classroom for grown-ups ? we offer these Educational Workshops whenever possible, as they give current and prospective parents of the School an insight into Steiner Education in practice. FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER 2009 5pm INTRODUCTORY TALK & REFRESHMENTS 5.15pm SINGING Ms Cinnamon & Ms Wooge OR MATHS Ms Hordos & Ms Stoian 6pm HISTORY Ms Stoian & Ms Hordos OR ART Ms Weldon & Ms Rivero 6.45pm QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 7.15pm DINNER CR?CHE AVAILABLE ?20 for visitors (includes the meal) ?5 (for the meal) for parents/carers at the school ?5 per child in the cr?che (includes the meal) MUST BOOK THROUGH THE SCHOOL OFFICE 020 8769-6587 or email:[email protected] Address: "Woodfields", entrance between 16-18 Abbotswood Road, London SW16 1AP Website: http://www.waldorf-swlondon.org/

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My friend has asked me to advertise her luxury eco-holiday cottage in the stunning countryside of South Herefordshire. The perfect place to relax this year. Please go to: www.garwayhouse.co.uk We stayed last summer and loved the peace and quiet. Swimming pool is being renovated so will be 'go' for this summer. Letting all year round. Enjoy Sarah