This method has many principles in common with the Early Years Foundation Stage, such as the importance of attachment and the key person, but it can offer support to build a truly child-centred model for working with the youngest children.
The Pikler approach is becoming better known in the UK and is being included in a growing number of qualifications and training courses.
We’re delighted to have a five-page special feature on this approach, written by Dorothy Marlen, founder of the Pikler UK Association, in this issue of Nursery World, which explains the principles and how they link to the EYFS. It also features case studies of UK nurseries who have adopted the Pikler approach.
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