Nursery World - Former editor-in-chief of Nursery World Liz Roberts in conversation with Professor Tina Bruce

The need to prioritise high-quality training in early education amid the ongoing expansion of nursery places is the focus of a podcast from The Froebel Trust with former editor-in-chief of Nursery World Liz Roberts and Professor Tina Bruce, who is considered a leading Froebelian educator.

PHOTO Liz Roberts

Friedrich Froebel invented the term ‘kindergarten’ in 1840 to express his vision for early childhood education, and his legacy continues to inspire early childhood educators.

Froebel believed that play is the principle means of learning in early childhood.

In a wide-ranging conversation recorded in the week leading up to the general election, the two champions of early years discussed the current state of early childhood education, including the expansion of early years places and what provision needs to look like to be in the best interests of young children.

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