Froebel Networks Gathering 2026
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am to 03:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Elm Grove Conference Centre | London, EN
About this Event
Get Ready for the Froebel Networks Gathering 2026!
Join us in person or online for an inspiring day at the Froebel Networks Gathering 2026. Connect with other Froebelians, share ideas, try some fun activities and network. It's all about catching up with friends, meeting new people, learning, networking and enjoying each other's company. Don't miss out on a great chance to spend the day together.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking over coffee and pastries
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome
Host: Mark Hunter, President National Froebel Network
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
Sacha Powell and Mark Devlin, CEO and Chair Froebel Trust
🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
Connecting Through Nature
Host: Jane Whinnett, Chair for the Day
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Rosalie Lulham
Host: Dr Jane Read
Info: A talk about Rosalie Lulham who founded the nature department at Froebel College
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
A part of nature not apart from nature
Host: Kate Razzall
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
Observing and exploring nature with symbolic representations
Info: A practical activity in the grounds of the college
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
To climb a tree .... a view from New Zealand
Host: Sara Stewart
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
To climb a tree ... a view from South Africa
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:00 PM
Being and Becoming
Host: Sally Cave
Info: A talk about the new Froebel Partnership's book - Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PM
Group Photograph
Info: Meet outside for Gathering photograph
🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Buffet Lunch in Lime Tree Suite
Info: Buffet Lunch and a chance to buy Froebel Gifts from the Froebel Network (card payments only)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
Storytelling in Nature
Host: Debby Hunter and Helen d'Ascoli - South Downs Network
Info: An exploration and short practical activity using storytelling and nature
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Scottish Networks - East Dumbartonshire Network
Host: Leona Stewart
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Welsh Network news
🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Jane Whinnett
🕑: 03:30 PM
Safe Journey home
Where is it happening?
Elm Grove Conference Centre, Roehampton Lane, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 12.00 to GBP 56.00
