Projects Research and project library

The Froebel Trust online research library features all our funded early childhood research and practice development projects. You can search the library by keyword, subject and theme.

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Project status - IN PROGRESS

Making connections: Froebel’s principles and practices in Wales

"This research will form the beginnings of a solid foundation which will support all early years…
Researcher
Dr Jennifer Clement, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Project status - IN PROGRESS

A Froebelian inspired nature pedagogy in urban babyrooms

How can English Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings in urban contexts be…
Researcher
Dr Nicola Kemp, Canterbury Christ Church University and Dr Jo Josephidou, Open University
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The potential of Froebelian philosophy to support and engage low-income families in the Early Years

This project aims to work with low-income families (with annual income of less than £10,000)…
Researcher
Dr Kate Hoskins, Brunel University, London
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Exploring Froebelian Principles in Early Years Leadership

"Given recent initiatives, such as the new National Professional Qualification in Early Years…
Researcher
Dr Mona Sakr, Middlesex University, London
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Project status - COMPLETED

Empowering children as learners and inquirers

This research project based in Greece explored how early childhood educators can improve young…
Researcher
Dr Maria Birbili, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Growing connections

Spateston Early Learning and Childcare Centre was awarded a
Researcher
Judith Thomas, Spateston Early Learning and Childcare Centre
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Illustrating adventurous play for young children’s self report

Dr Lily FitzGibbon is working with 3 to 7-year-old children and a children’s illustrator to…
Researcher
Dr Lily FitzGibbon, University of Stirling
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Nurturing a fledgling community of Froebelian practice in South Africa

The aim of this project is "to support progress towards enabling equity of learning…
Researcher
Dr Trevor Moodley, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
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How does a Froebelian approach support relationships in a nursery community?

This group of nursery schools based in South London were awarded a
Researcher
Monika Kraskiewicz, Linden Tree Nursery Schools
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Project status - COMPLETED

Sewing the thread back into the community

Educators at Lochwinnoch Early Learning and Childcare, a Renfrewshire council nursery, used a…
Researcher
Cathryn Beaton, Lochwinnoch Early Learning and Childcare
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Forest School - Froebel and Nature

Project Summary This maintained nursery school in Newham, London is developing their…
Researcher
Lorna Prynne, Oliver Thomas Nursery School and Children's Centre
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Project status - COMPLETED

Considered Canonbie connections

Project Summary Following the COVID pandemic, the educators at
Researcher
Katie Smith, Canonbie Nursery School
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