Froebel, the inventor of kindergarten, recognised that children thrive when they are emotionally secure and in close relationships with others - educators, families and carers.

Presenter Colin Kelly and his guests explore how children's wellbeing is connected to educators' wellbeing. They discuss ways that leaders and managers can best support educators' wellbeing in their work with children and families in schools and early years settings.

"...relationships are absolutely at the heart of Froebelian practice... relationships deeply matter... there needs to be a space where practitioners/ educators can talk about their relationships..." 
Dr Peter Elfer

In this episode of the Froebel Trust podcast you'll hear from:

• Dr Peter Elfer - Honorary Research Fellow, School of Education at the University of Roehampton
  
  
• Holli Williams - A Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and Head of Schools at Linden Tree Nursery Schools in South London
  
  
• Dr Jools Page - Senior Early Years Lecturer, School of Education at University of Brighton 
  
  
• Dr Robyn Dolby - A psychologist and researcher who specialises in infant mental health and supporting educators in early years settings

Visit the Froebel Trust website to find out more about our guest speakers and to access the free resources mentioned in this episode.