About Bláthú

WELCOME TO BLÁTHÚ!

Bláthú is an Irish word that means "flourish" or "blossom".

Our vision is that all early childhood settings are places where children are known, where they experience a life of activity and adventure, and are fully self-expressed in their learning, with a focus on the formative first 7 years of life, informed by the pedagogy of Rudolf Steiner.

BLÁTHÚ works strenuously to ensure that the integrity of the Steiner Waldorf name is protected, respected and valued within our community and throughout Ireland's early years care and education sector.

As a charitable organisation, our main object is the promotion and development of Steiner Early Years Education and Care in Ireland and the provision of information, education, guidance and support to individuals and organisations engaged in providing such education.

Charity Number 20204676

Support

BLÁTHÚ provides support services to Early Years member services such as mentoring and coaching as well as responding to the increasing level of interest in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education more generally in Ireland.

Events and Workshops

BLÁTHÚ has established a programme of events on aspects of Steiner Waldorf education for childcare practitioners.
Annual Conferences and workshops are run both online and in-person.

Membership

BLÁTHÚ members are based throughout the 32 counties of Ireland.

Individual membership is open to everyone providing many benefits, resources and discounts.