The rhythms of the day, week, month and year give a context that is enhanced by seasonal celebrations.

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The use of drawing, painting, music, movement, poetry, modelling and drama enhances the learning experience in all subjects.

A high value is placed on play in the early years. This encourages a strong sense for the artistic and cultural life and is supported by an aesthetic teaching environment.

Social and emotional skills are fostered in a variety of ways: by the recognition of childhood as a time of wonder, by the family-like environment of the extended Early Years, by the provision of clear adult modelling & guidance .

Imaginative engagement with the lesson material allows all learners, regardless of strengths, weaknesses and learning styles.

The oral and narrative tradition is brought to life though recitation, drama and an extensive use of poetry, stories, myths and legends from all cultures, often told rather than read. Puppetry, music and repetition enhance storytelling

The oral and narrative tradition is brought to life though recitation, drama and an extensive use of poetry, stories, myths and legends from all cultures, often told rather than read.

The lesson content and its method of presentation are linked to the children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development.

The unique qualities of each child can be observed and described, but not always measured.

The development of every pupil is closely monitored through in-depth study.

Waldorf schools form the largest group of independent, non-denominational schools in the world.

There are currently over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide and 35 in the UK. There are over 2,000 Early Years settings in a total of 64 different countries