Welcome to the Froebel Trust Podcast – inspiring conversations about early learning. 🌿

This podcast is for all those who have ever wondered what a Froebelian approach to early education is all about and want to know what it looks like in action.

Presented by journalist Colin Kelly, he is joined by various panel experts who discuss Frobel's influence in education and the impact it has today.

In episode 1 we are joined by Simon Bateson, Sally Cave, Dr Stella Louis, Dr Lynn McNair OBE, Professor Chris Pascal OBE to discuss how an early year's setting can adopt a Froebelian approach.

Find out more about the speakers here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pyGzNq

Access Froebel Trust training and resources mentioned in this episode ➡️ https://bit.ly/457meYo

Released in February 2023.

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The Froebel Trust's new strategy will be created in 2026 and educators, academics and stakeholders in the early childhood sector are being asked to help shape it. The Trust is asking people to complete a short survey so it can target its resources to help meet the needs and interests of the early childhood sector and Froebelian community. To participate, please complete the anonymous short survey by 19 February 2026.

In episode two of the Froebel Trust podcast, host Colin Kelly and our expert panellists explain more about Froebelian education in early years settings.

Joined by Simon Bateson, Sally Cave, Dr Stella Louis, Dr Lynn McNair OBE, Professor Chris Pascal OBE, the panel discusses what makes a Froebelian setting different from others. 🌿

Find out more about the speakers on the Froebel Trust website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z6FQrZ

Access FREE training and resources ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aRmqyF

Released in February 2023.

Don't forget to follow/subscribe to this podcast to receive updates on the next release!

The Froebel Trust's new strategy will be created in 2026 and educators, academics and stakeholders in the early childhood sector are being asked to help shape it. The Trust is asking people to complete a short survey so it can target its resources to help meet the needs and interests of the early childhood sector and Froebelian community. To participate, please complete the anonymous short survey by 19 February 2026.

In episode three of the Froebel Trust podcast, host Colin Kelly and guests discuss how educators can ensure we celebrate differences in early years settings.

Returning panellists, Simon Bateson, Sally Cave, Dr Stella Louis, Dr Lynn McNair OBE, Professor Chris Pascal OBE, come together to discuss how a Froebelian approach could support early years settings to connect with families, carers and local communities. 🤝

Find out more about our guest speakers and access the transcript of the podcast on the Froebel Trust website.

➡️ https://bit.ly/3NFStYz

Access FREE Froebelian training and resources ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YCYsQj

Released February 2023.

Don't forget to follow/subscribe to this podcast to receive updates on the next release!

The Froebel Trust's new strategy will be created in 2026 and educators, academics and stakeholders in the early childhood sector are being asked to help shape it. The Trust is asking people to complete a short survey so it can target its resources to help meet the needs and interests of the early childhood sector and Froebelian community. To participate, please complete the anonymous short survey by 19 February 2026.