 "Our highest endeavour must beto develop free human beings who canimpart purpose and direction to their lives"Rudolf SteinerThe Iona School is situated in Sneinton, only one and a half miles from Nottingham city centre and caters for children from three and a half to eleven years. We offer Steiner/Waldorf education based upon the principles given by Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). The school was founded in 1985 by a group of teachers and parents who established The Iona School Association with the intention that this education should be available to all children regardless of race, religion or economic background. The Iona School is part of a growing educational movement founded in 1919 with more than 700 schools worldwide.
Summer Fair this Saturday 28th June!Come along to our Summer Fair this Saturday, the 28th of June, anytime from 11 AM until 4 PM. We'll have games, crafts, barbecue food, lovely wooden toys and art materials for sale, and hopefully lots of sunshine. One of our children's favorite events of the year. Hope you can make it!
New! Parent-Toddler Group at IonaLATEST NEWS:
If you're looking for a different kind of Parent-Toddler group, come along to Iona, 9:30-11:30 AM Tuesday mornings. A peaceful, calm, beautiful environment for your children to explore while you enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. Open to children from birth to 3 1/2 years, with a carer. Feel free to drop in any Tuesday during term time, or call the school for more information.
BBC Report on Steiner EducationA February 8, 2008 report on BBC cited a recent international study on primary education which suggests children start formal education too young in the UK. It mentions Steiner education as a better alternative. See the full article.
2007 Ofsted Report Outstanding!The Ofsted inspection was carried out in May 2007 and the Iona School received an excellent report. In particular, the inspector considered that "the pupils' speaking and listening skills are oustanding." It was noted that "throughout the school, the strong philosophical emphasis on balancing academic learning and developing skills in the arts and practical activities is put into practice successfully. This is a strength of the school." In addition, the inspector considered that "The school makes outstanding provision for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and it is at the heart of the school's purpose." It was also noted that "the emphasis on quiet reflection, tolerance of self and others, and creative development means that there is a great celebration of diversity and different ways of doing things."
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