The Philosophy and Practice of Integrative Education
A one year part-time transformative learning process for education practitioners, incorporating the Level 7 Crossfields Institute PPIE qualification
Schedule for 2026/2027
INTEGRATIVE ED THEORY & PRACTICE
18/19 Sept Ways People Learn
16/17 Oct Educational Philosophy
13/14 Nov Integrative Pedagogies
11/12 Dec Inner Work of the Educator
15/16 Jan Integrative Curriculum, Planning & Assessment
12/13 Feb Organisational Culture, Colleagueship & Mentoring
12/13 Mar Therapeutic Education
23/24 Apr Regenerative Leadership
14/15 May Craft
11/12/13 Jun PPIE Level 7 Presentations
Who is this Course For?
This programme is for education practitioners working or seeking to work holistically and integratively. It is generally aimed at educators of 14-adult however is accessible for educators of all ages. The Sunday of each course weekend is aimed primarily at practitioners who are working with, or exploring working with, the Crossfields Integrative Education qualifications level 2 and 3.
What does it consist of?
10 weekends September 2026 to June 2027 based in Stroud, Gloucestershire
Friday 6pm: meal & introductory seminar
Saturday 9am-6pm: integrative educational theory & practice Sunday 9am-4pm: IE qualification focus
Attend for all or part of each weekend, or one-off sessions £80 for one day / £150 for one weekend, £1350 for all ten weekends plus £750 qualification route
IE QUALIFICATION WORKSHOPS
20 Sept Inner Development, Creative Thinking & PSL
18 Oct Global Awareness, Community & Culture
15 Nov Natural Sciences & Ecology
13 Dec Performance, Movement & Expression
17 Jan Maths & Regenerative Economics
14 Feb Language & Literature, Perspectives & Narratives
14 Mar Games & Movement
25 Apr Digital Futures
16 May Art Craft & Design
Course Leaders
Additional Course Facilitators
Dr Jonathan Code
BA, PGCAP, MEd, FHEA, EdDJonathan is an environmental educator, researcher and author, currently leading the MSc programme in Agroecology at the Royal Agricultural University. Jonathan is an international-recognised integrative education pioneer, with experience in traditional craft, alchemy, philosophy and regenerative agriculture. Jonathan regularly teaches on biodynamic trainings, consults internationally and was previously a director at the Crossfields Institute.
Dr Jo Minto Jo is a geologist and mathematician, as well as a crafter and general all rounder! She is an experienced educator for age 12-18, and has helped supported the development of the Crossfields Level 2 and Level 3 Integrative Education qualifications both individually and as part of The Grove, Stroud where she has co-run the level 2 and level 3 programmes for the last five years. Jo trained in mainstream and Waldorf teaching, and is passionate about a relational approach.
Tiggy Donoghue
Tiggy is an experienced Waldorf educator, handwork teacher and class teacher for ages 6 to 12. She is a strong advocate for facilitative practice, and promotes child-centred social responsibility and wellbeing. Tiggy also works with the Level 2 IE qualifications.
BA, PGDip, MScEcon, SteinerCertVerity McLellan
Verity is a community project leader, Waldorf educator and theatre director. She is cofounder and co-ordinator of The Grove Stroud, a pioneering integrative educational initiative prioritising wellbeing through social, emotional , environmental and academic learning. The Grove has worked with the IE qualifications Level 2&3 for six years, and has seen many students graduate and move into their chosen destinations. Verity is a 2022 graduate of the PPIE programme and brings her strength in leadership and coordination to this programme.
Alan Abhaya
Alan is an experienced educator and maths tutor in mainstream and Waldorf schools, and a qualifications lead at Ringwood Waldorf School for the Crossfields Level 2 and Level 3 IE qualifications. He has also developed a programme of integrative learning for 14-16s in Frome, which has included the Level 2 IE qualifications. He is a strong advocate for integrative learning, and runs a reggae club in his spare time!
Daniel Friedeberg
Daniel is a trained class teacher and games and movement teacher, having worked in Steiner Academy Exeter, South Devon Steiner School and Ruskin Mill College.
In addition we have a team of course tutors who are integrative education practitioners and other specialists, including experienced IE qualification tutors and assessors
For further info and to register interest please email stroudgrove@gmail.com
Booking
This gives you access to the whole of the programme, the qualification.
