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.
Check it out!
https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/peter-chambers
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