The dolls at Barkantine Community Nursery in London wear hand-knitted dresses in the winter and light cotton clothes in the summer. Since the setting’s manager completed a new Cache-certified Level 3 diploma in holistic baby and child care, the dolls’ wardrobe has become one of many changes aimed at making the nursery more reflective of nature.
Manager Sajida Malik and two staff members gained the Early Years Educator-qualification in November 2016. Ms Malik wanted to take the 15-month course after attending a Steiner parent and child group.
The diploma combines approaches developed by Steiner Waldorf international pre-schools and paediatrician Emmi Pikler, contemporary child development and EYFS requirements. It was taught at Rudolf Steiner House and Emerson College. Students had to prepare more than 40 written assignments, do oral presentations, and complete a 100-hour placement at a Steiner setting.
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