Useful videos and resources
The videos, talks and websites on this page will both inspire and inform you. They are intended for prospective and current members of our community. Some are specifically related to Steiner Waldorf education while others are about education in general.
Simply click on the ones that interest you to see the video or resource.
The New York Times sparked national US media coverage with its front page story on why Silicon Valley parents are turning to Waldorf education. Filmed at the Waldorf School of the Peninsula in California, this film picks up where that story left off. “Preparing for Life” takes viewers inside the Waldorf School of the Peninsula where the focus is on developing the capacities for creativity, resilience, innovative thinking, and social and emotional intelligence over rote learning. Entrepreneurs, Stanford researchers, investment bankers, and parents who run some of the largest hi-tech companies in the world, weigh-in on what children need to navigate the challenges of the 21st Century in order to find success, purpose, and joy in their lives.
This video commissioned, by the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship, gives you a more detailed look at Steiner Schools.
'Waldorf 100, The Film' - celebrating the rich diversity of Steiner Schools around the globe
In 2019 Waldorf worldwide will celebrate 100 years since the founding of the first Waldorf school. This inspiring video highlights the relevance of Waldorf education for children today in the world of tomorrow.
'List of famous pupils and parents from Steiner schools around the world'
This fascinating list highlights Waldorf alumni and parents who are recognized in their home countries or internationally for positive contributions to the arts, science, politics, commerce, industry, and other fields.
'Should formal schooling start later?'
In September 2013, 127 education experts signed a letter arguing that the government's early years education policies are damaging children’s education, health and wellbeing. The letter appeared in the Guardian and Telegraph and prompted debate on BBC News and Newsnight. Experts demanded that children be allowed to learn through play instead of being prepared for formal lessons at such an early age. The 127 signatories included 11 Professors of Education across the UK.
Click this link to read the research.
'The Steiner Olympics'
This video was filmed at the 2012 Steiner Olympics. This annual event gathers Class 5 pupils from all the Steiner Schools in the country for a three day event culminating in a Greek-style Olympics. It is one of the highlights of a pupil's time at a Steiner School.
'Sir Ken Robinson – Schools Kill Creativity – TED talk'
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. One of the most watched TED talks of all.
'Sir Ken Robinson – Changing Education Paradigms'
This brilliant animation is the the short version of an insightful talk Sir Ken Robinson gave about some of the changes he feels need to be made in education. It was created by the RSA Animate team at the RSA.
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