The Froebel Partnership
@froebelpartnership.bsky.social
We are a partnership of people and organisations who are inspired and guided by the principles and pedagogy of Friedrich Froebel.
🌟 See Froebel in action! 🌟
EYFS practitioners – explore Froebel-inspired practice at Guildford Nursery School
📍 York Road: Wed 30 Sept, 9:30-11am 📍 Hazel Avenue: Wed 11 Nov, 9:30-11am
✨ Guided tours | Staff Q&A | Refreshments
💷 £25 + booking fee | Limited places
🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/vT2nreO
EYFS practitioners – explore Froebel-inspired practice at Guildford Nursery School
📍 York Road: Wed 30 Sept, 9:30-11am 📍 Hazel Avenue: Wed 11 Nov, 9:30-11am
✨ Guided tours | Staff Q&A | Refreshments
💷 £25 + booking fee | Limited places
🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/vT2nreO
September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🌟 See Froebel in action! 🌟
EYFS practitioners – explore Froebel-inspired practice at Guildford Nursery School
📍 York Road: Wed 30 Sept, 9:30-11am 📍 Hazel Avenue: Wed 11 Nov, 9:30-11am
✨ Guided tours | Staff Q&A | Refreshments
💷 £25 + booking fee | Limited places
🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/vT2nreO
EYFS practitioners – explore Froebel-inspired practice at Guildford Nursery School
📍 York Road: Wed 30 Sept, 9:30-11am 📍 Hazel Avenue: Wed 11 Nov, 9:30-11am
✨ Guided tours | Staff Q&A | Refreshments
💷 £25 + booking fee | Limited places
🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/vT2nreO
A wonderful trip to Madeira to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🌿📚
Inspired by the Froebel Partnership's collaborative research, the book presents an innovative approach to ethical teacher professional development.
Use ADC26 for 30% off: buff.ly/k9AN6FD
Inspired by the Froebel Partnership's collaborative research, the book presents an innovative approach to ethical teacher professional development.
Use ADC26 for 30% off: buff.ly/k9AN6FD
September 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A wonderful trip to Madeira to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🌿📚
Inspired by the Froebel Partnership's collaborative research, the book presents an innovative approach to ethical teacher professional development.
Use ADC26 for 30% off: buff.ly/k9AN6FD
Inspired by the Froebel Partnership's collaborative research, the book presents an innovative approach to ethical teacher professional development.
Use ADC26 for 30% off: buff.ly/k9AN6FD
This is a very exciting opportunity!
🌟 We're hiring! Guildford Nursery School & Family Centre will lead the new Surrey & Hampshire Early Years Stronger Practice Hub (DfE-funded).
Recruiting: ✨ Hub Leader (ASAP) ✨ Early Years Stronger Practice Advisers
Transform early years education across our region!
📩 buff.ly/CQYnXkx
Recruiting: ✨ Hub Leader (ASAP) ✨ Early Years Stronger Practice Advisers
Transform early years education across our region!
📩 buff.ly/CQYnXkx
July 1, 2026 at 11:54 AM
This is a very exciting opportunity!
Join the Early Years Coalition for the launch of Birth to 5 Matters (2nd edition) - non-statutory EYFS guidance.
Discover updates, improvements & the new website. Limited places - register now!
Can't attend? A recording will be available.
Book: buff.ly/2v99C1E
Discover updates, improvements & the new website. Limited places - register now!
Can't attend? A recording will be available.
Book: buff.ly/2v99C1E
June 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Join the Early Years Coalition for the launch of Birth to 5 Matters (2nd edition) - non-statutory EYFS guidance.
Discover updates, improvements & the new website. Limited places - register now!
Can't attend? A recording will be available.
Book: buff.ly/2v99C1E
Discover updates, improvements & the new website. Limited places - register now!
Can't attend? A recording will be available.
Book: buff.ly/2v99C1E
Join us for an experiential book launch bringing practice‑led research to life! 📚✨
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
June 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Join us for an experiential book launch bringing practice‑led research to life! 📚✨
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
Join educators from the UK & NZ on 4 June, 7pm BST, for a special webinar celebrating Being & Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice.
Ideal for those in the early childhood education & care sector interested in CPD & reflective practice.
Book your place: buff.ly/GZb5GNT
Ideal for those in the early childhood education & care sector interested in CPD & reflective practice.
Book your place: buff.ly/GZb5GNT
May 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Join educators from the UK & NZ on 4 June, 7pm BST, for a special webinar celebrating Being & Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice.
Ideal for those in the early childhood education & care sector interested in CPD & reflective practice.
Book your place: buff.ly/GZb5GNT
Ideal for those in the early childhood education & care sector interested in CPD & reflective practice.
Book your place: buff.ly/GZb5GNT
Join us for an experiential book launch bringing practice‑led research to life! 📚✨
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
May 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Join us for an experiential book launch bringing practice‑led research to life! 📚✨
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
• See it in action in our nursery
• Meet the authors
• Buy signed copies
Free event + lunch provided. RSVP 👉 buff.ly/pU4Ib8r
We hope you can join us. Places are limited so RSVP now to avoid disappointment!
We’re very pleased to share this upcoming webinar hosted by the Froebel Trust 🌿
It will be a real pleasure to come together with contributing educators and Jane Whinnett MBE to reflect on and discuss our new book. We hope you can join us!
Free booking details via the link in the comments below.
It will be a real pleasure to come together with contributing educators and Jane Whinnett MBE to reflect on and discuss our new book. We hope you can join us!
Free booking details via the link in the comments below.
New webinar coming this June! 🎉
To celebrate the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidence Practice, co-authors, Professor Christine Pascal and Sally Cave, plus contributing educators will join us for a special online event.
📅 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
To celebrate the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidence Practice, co-authors, Professor Christine Pascal and Sally Cave, plus contributing educators will join us for a special online event.
📅 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
May 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM
We’re very pleased to share this upcoming webinar hosted by the Froebel Trust 🌿
It will be a real pleasure to come together with contributing educators and Jane Whinnett MBE to reflect on and discuss our new book. We hope you can join us!
Free booking details via the link in the comments below.
It will be a real pleasure to come together with contributing educators and Jane Whinnett MBE to reflect on and discuss our new book. We hope you can join us!
Free booking details via the link in the comments below.
Reposted by The Froebel Partnership
New webinar coming this June! 🎉
To celebrate the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidence Practice, co-authors, Professor Christine Pascal and Sally Cave, plus contributing educators will join us for a special online event.
📅 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
To celebrate the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidence Practice, co-authors, Professor Christine Pascal and Sally Cave, plus contributing educators will join us for a special online event.
📅 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
May 1, 2026 at 8:17 AM
New webinar coming this June! 🎉
To celebrate the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidence Practice, co-authors, Professor Christine Pascal and Sally Cave, plus contributing educators will join us for a special online event.
📅 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
To celebrate the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidence Practice, co-authors, Professor Christine Pascal and Sally Cave, plus contributing educators will join us for a special online event.
📅 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
Happy Kindergarten Day! 🌱
Celebrating play-based learning and the incredible foundation early years education provides. Proud to nurture curious minds through outdoor exploration, creativity and child-led discovery.
#NationalKindergartenDay #EarlyYears #Froebel
Celebrating play-based learning and the incredible foundation early years education provides. Proud to nurture curious minds through outdoor exploration, creativity and child-led discovery.
#NationalKindergartenDay #EarlyYears #Froebel
April 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Happy Kindergarten Day! 🌱
Celebrating play-based learning and the incredible foundation early years education provides. Proud to nurture curious minds through outdoor exploration, creativity and child-led discovery.
#NationalKindergartenDay #EarlyYears #Froebel
Celebrating play-based learning and the incredible foundation early years education provides. Proud to nurture curious minds through outdoor exploration, creativity and child-led discovery.
#NationalKindergartenDay #EarlyYears #Froebel
Join Guildford Nursery School for hands-on, creative experiences that bring Froebel's principles to life.
📆 9 May at 10am - 12pm
📍 Hazel Avenue GU1 1NR & York Road GU1 4DU
✔ See how we nurture children's natural curiosity & creativity
✔ Chat with our staff
Everyone welcome! No booking. #Froebel
📆 9 May at 10am - 12pm
📍 Hazel Avenue GU1 1NR & York Road GU1 4DU
✔ See how we nurture children's natural curiosity & creativity
✔ Chat with our staff
Everyone welcome! No booking. #Froebel
April 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Join Guildford Nursery School for hands-on, creative experiences that bring Froebel's principles to life.
📆 9 May at 10am - 12pm
📍 Hazel Avenue GU1 1NR & York Road GU1 4DU
✔ See how we nurture children's natural curiosity & creativity
✔ Chat with our staff
Everyone welcome! No booking. #Froebel
📆 9 May at 10am - 12pm
📍 Hazel Avenue GU1 1NR & York Road GU1 4DU
✔ See how we nurture children's natural curiosity & creativity
✔ Chat with our staff
Everyone welcome! No booking. #Froebel
📢 Early years practitioners - have your say!
The revised Birth to 5 Matters draft is here, with updates on sustainability, digital pedagogy & age-specific approaches.
Survey closes 20 April
✅ Complete survey: buff.ly/NUnNydP
📄 Read draft: buff.ly/KO08D7d
Help shape the final guidance! 🗣️
The revised Birth to 5 Matters draft is here, with updates on sustainability, digital pedagogy & age-specific approaches.
Survey closes 20 April
✅ Complete survey: buff.ly/NUnNydP
📄 Read draft: buff.ly/KO08D7d
Help shape the final guidance! 🗣️
April 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
📢 Early years practitioners - have your say!
The revised Birth to 5 Matters draft is here, with updates on sustainability, digital pedagogy & age-specific approaches.
Survey closes 20 April
✅ Complete survey: buff.ly/NUnNydP
📄 Read draft: buff.ly/KO08D7d
Help shape the final guidance! 🗣️
The revised Birth to 5 Matters draft is here, with updates on sustainability, digital pedagogy & age-specific approaches.
Survey closes 20 April
✅ Complete survey: buff.ly/NUnNydP
📄 Read draft: buff.ly/KO08D7d
Help shape the final guidance! 🗣️
EYFS practitioners are invited to join Guildford Nursery School @gnsfc.bsky.social for guided tours of their two sites, where you can see their Froebel-inspired practice in action.
The visit will include a tour, time to talk with staff, a Q&A session, and light refreshments.
Find out more below:
The visit will include a tour, time to talk with staff, a Q&A session, and light refreshments.
Find out more below:
Take a tour of the Guildford Nursery School and experience Froebel-inspired practice first-hand! 🤩
The nursery is opening its doors for a special evening at each of their two sites, giving educators an opportunity to see Froebel’s principles in action.
The nursery is opening its doors for a special evening at each of their two sites, giving educators an opportunity to see Froebel’s principles in action.
March 18, 2026 at 1:32 PM
EYFS practitioners are invited to join Guildford Nursery School @gnsfc.bsky.social for guided tours of their two sites, where you can see their Froebel-inspired practice in action.
The visit will include a tour, time to talk with staff, a Q&A session, and light refreshments.
Find out more below:
The visit will include a tour, time to talk with staff, a Q&A session, and light refreshments.
Find out more below:
Have you read it? What approaches to early years practice have inspired you lately? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
#EarlyYears #FroebelianEducation #ChildCentredLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NurseryEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment
#EarlyYears #FroebelianEducation #ChildCentredLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NurseryEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment
March 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Have you read it? What approaches to early years practice have inspired you lately? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
#EarlyYears #FroebelianEducation #ChildCentredLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NurseryEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment
#EarlyYears #FroebelianEducation #ChildCentredLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NurseryEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment
🚀 Today’s the day!
We’re excited to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🎉
✨ Enjoy 30% off with code: ADC26
👉 Read more & get your copy: buff.ly/ySTLECv
We’re excited to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🎉
✨ Enjoy 30% off with code: ADC26
👉 Read more & get your copy: buff.ly/ySTLECv
Today sees the launch of the “Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice”. 30% Discount code: ADC26. Read more and purchase your copy here: buff.ly/EN6oSXn
#EECERA #Froebel
#EECERA #Froebel
March 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
🚀 Today’s the day!
We’re excited to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🎉
✨ Enjoy 30% off with code: ADC26
👉 Read more & get your copy: buff.ly/ySTLECv
We’re excited to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🎉
✨ Enjoy 30% off with code: ADC26
👉 Read more & get your copy: buff.ly/ySTLECv
🌱 New Book!
Excited to share Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice — a fresh look at how Froebel’s principles shape meaningful, evidence‑informed early years practice.
For anyone passionate about play, connection, and holistic learning.
👉
Excited to share Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice — a fresh look at how Froebel’s principles shape meaningful, evidence‑informed early years practice.
For anyone passionate about play, connection, and holistic learning.
👉
Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice
This seminal text offers an innovative, Froebelian-inspired and evidenced approach to teacher professional development that will promote ethical practice. Providing a timely interpretation and…
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February 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🌱 New Book!
Excited to share Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice — a fresh look at how Froebel’s principles shape meaningful, evidence‑informed early years practice.
For anyone passionate about play, connection, and holistic learning.
👉
Excited to share Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice — a fresh look at how Froebel’s principles shape meaningful, evidence‑informed early years practice.
For anyone passionate about play, connection, and holistic learning.
👉
December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This powerful new book introduces an innovative, evidence-based approach to the development of Early Childhood Education—rooted in Froebelian pedagogy and designed to promote ethical practice.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This powerful new book introduces an innovative, evidence-based approach to the development of Early Childhood Education—rooted in Froebelian pedagogy and designed to promote ethical practice.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
An survey has been launched to hear views from across the early years sector to guide the review of Birth to 5 Matters.
The Early Years Coalition (EYC) is calling for people to get involved to help shape priorities for a new edition.
Survey closes 24 November.
Find the survey at buff.ly/HfHrgsr
The Early Years Coalition (EYC) is calling for people to get involved to help shape priorities for a new edition.
Survey closes 24 November.
Find the survey at buff.ly/HfHrgsr
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
An survey has been launched to hear views from across the early years sector to guide the review of Birth to 5 Matters.
The Early Years Coalition (EYC) is calling for people to get involved to help shape priorities for a new edition.
Survey closes 24 November.
Find the survey at buff.ly/HfHrgsr
The Early Years Coalition (EYC) is calling for people to get involved to help shape priorities for a new edition.
Survey closes 24 November.
Find the survey at buff.ly/HfHrgsr
Birth to 5 Matters is to be reviewed and relaunched to ensure it is up to date and best meets the needs of the sector. Early years educators are asked to share their views and help shape priorities for the new edition.
The survey runs until 24 November.
Complete the survey here: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
The survey runs until 24 November.
Complete the survey here: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Birth to 5 Matters is to be reviewed and relaunched to ensure it is up to date and best meets the needs of the sector. Early years educators are asked to share their views and help shape priorities for the new edition.
The survey runs until 24 November.
Complete the survey here: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
The survey runs until 24 November.
Complete the survey here: buff.ly/5b0kDT3
We are running a free online event for Froebel Trust Alumni Network members on our Reflection with Guidance toolkit on 10 November.
Registration forms for the event must be completed by 5pm TODAY.
This event is open to Alumni Network members only. Join the network here: buff.ly/ygUGEbT
Registration forms for the event must be completed by 5pm TODAY.
This event is open to Alumni Network members only. Join the network here: buff.ly/ygUGEbT
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We are running a free online event for Froebel Trust Alumni Network members on our Reflection with Guidance toolkit on 10 November.
Registration forms for the event must be completed by 5pm TODAY.
This event is open to Alumni Network members only. Join the network here: buff.ly/ygUGEbT
Registration forms for the event must be completed by 5pm TODAY.
This event is open to Alumni Network members only. Join the network here: buff.ly/ygUGEbT
Edinburgh Froebel Network, in Partnership with the Froebel Trust, is hosting their Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference in Edinburgh on 8 November.
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
October 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Edinburgh Froebel Network, in Partnership with the Froebel Trust, is hosting their Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference in Edinburgh on 8 November.
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
Since embarking on an outdoor learning module on a cold, damp Saturday in February, Amanda Burton Smith has contemplated her own connection with nature and considered how she can nurture connections between children and nature.
In this final blog, Amanda reflects on her learning.
bit.ly/44TaaKl
In this final blog, Amanda reflects on her learning.
bit.ly/44TaaKl
September 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Since embarking on an outdoor learning module on a cold, damp Saturday in February, Amanda Burton Smith has contemplated her own connection with nature and considered how she can nurture connections between children and nature.
In this final blog, Amanda reflects on her learning.
bit.ly/44TaaKl
In this final blog, Amanda reflects on her learning.
bit.ly/44TaaKl
At the end of July, the Froebel Partnership went to Erfurt, Germany to the International Froebel Society biennial conference. We enjoyed 3 days of thought-provoking presentations, visits and networking opportunities.
September 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
At the end of July, the Froebel Partnership went to Erfurt, Germany to the International Froebel Society biennial conference. We enjoyed 3 days of thought-provoking presentations, visits and networking opportunities.
Amanda Burton Smith's fifth blog considers the opportunities for nurseries and schools to create wildlife friendly environments in ways that could conserve nature while enabling children to feel connected as part of it.
bit.ly/4ll0Vsh
bit.ly/4ll0Vsh
September 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Amanda Burton Smith's fifth blog considers the opportunities for nurseries and schools to create wildlife friendly environments in ways that could conserve nature while enabling children to feel connected as part of it.
bit.ly/4ll0Vsh
bit.ly/4ll0Vsh