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The Edinburgh Froebel Network

The Edinburgh Froebel Network was set up in 2009 by a group of five Edinburgh Nursery Heads, in order to promote the Froebelian Approach in Edinburgh.

The group began by organising an annual conference, were instrumental in the development and delivery of the Froebel and Early Childhood Practice Course at Edinburgh University, tutoring on the course, and in 2012 published the book, Early Childhood Practice: Froebel Today.

The Froebel and Early Childhood Practice Course has gone from strength to strength with 400+ graduates working with young children in a variety of sectors.

It has been recognised nationally as an example of excellent professional learning and the University of Edinburgh is now running courses in Edinburgh, Glasgow/West of Scotland, Falkirk, West Lothian, Midlothian, Renfrewshire and an additional Edinburgh Summer School, with a current cohort of more than 200 students.

The University is currently working with members of the Froebel Network to develop their MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel Pathway)

A number of graduates of the first three course cohorts, formed the Edinburgh Froebel Network Masterclass group.

Members of the Masterclass meet regularly and are currently involved in a practitioner research project, ‘Players and Storytellers,’ which is exploring the development of narrative through storytelling and play.

Network members have also taken part in a series of Seminars which provide ongoing professional development for Froebelian practitioners.

The research projects and Seminars are supported by the Froebel Trust.

The group recently organised their 10th Conference which took place on 22nd September 2018.