Education Reimagined: Behind-The-Scenes At Holywood Steiner Private School | Peter Chambers

Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast

Peter Chambers is the Headteacher at Holywood Steiner School, an alternative to mainstream education that’s making a powerful impact on the lives of pupils and teachers alike.

In today's episode, we talk about:

• How the school has doubled in budget, size and staff since 2020
• Why most people aren't aware of alternative education in Northern Ireland
• The power of delaying "sitting at a desk” until 6-years-old
• Teaching kids how to cook three-course meals, woodworking and a second language
• Why having smaller class sizes makes a big difference
• Creating an environment where teachers can actually teach instead of constantly managing poor behaviour
• Why his pupils call teachers by their first names and don't wear a school uniform
• His countercultural policies on screens in the classroom
• And the importance of creating an environment that encourages (and celebrates) failure.

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Website: https://www.holywood-steiner.co.uk/contact