Pikler UK organise Basic Level Pikler Trainings in the UK in cooperation with the Pikler House, Budapest. For details of how to become a Pikler pedagogue and what is required, please see THIS PAGE on the Pikler House website.
BUDAPEST COURSES DELIVERED IN LONDON
Upcoming Courses
The Autonomous Play Activity
(0 to 3 years)
15th to 19th February, 2027
Venue to be confirmed
Register now - £700
Interest free payment plan available by arrangement
Course outline
Participants will learn about the Pikler perspective on everyday experiences with children and also about the results of research studies carried out by the Pikler® Institute, with a specific focus on Dr Pikler’s ideas regarding infants’ competencies in their autonomous play activity.
During the course we will learn about how infants’ and toddlers’ self-initiated play activity contributes to their well-being and development and will delve into the topic of the development of free play, including its many, often overlooked, stages.
Participants will consider the role of the adult in supporting the infant’s and toddler’s self-initiated play activity and also learn about the environment and materials needed in each phase of development.
On the course we will spend time thinking about:
• The beginning of the infant’s play activity
• Development of thinking and playing
• The infant’s attention during play
• Autonomous activity in the parent-child group
• Organizing the conditions of free play in the daycare centre
• How the caregiver supports children’s play
Participants will deepen their understanding about early childhood education through studying our most important pedagogical principles, learning about everyday experiences with children, and also through hearing about the results of research carried out by the Pikler® Institute.
The topics will be elaborated by presenting core materials of the Institute. The results of research and practical experience, the opportunity to watch and analyse photos and video footage, accounts of personal practice and discussion of the questions raised by participants will all be included.
The course will be presented by two highly experienced Hungarian tutors from the Pikler House.
Terms and Conditions
Full attendance is required to receive your certificate at the end of the course. An allowance of 10% absence will be given for unavoidable absences. Please notify us in advance or update us on the day if you have difficulties attending.
We will endeavour to run all courses as advertised but reserve the right, if necessary, to make changes to the advertised programme, including change of speaker, change of date or venue, or cancellation. Where we have to cancel a course, e.g. because of insufficient bookings, we will give you a choice of transferring your booking to an alternative course or receiving a full refund.
We regret that we cannot be responsible for any costs incurred in relation to the booking of travel or accommodation.
Respectful Care & the Relationship with the Adult
(0-3 years)
28th June to 2nd July
Venue to be confirmed
Register now - £700
Interest free payment plan available by arrangement
Course outline
During the course, we will discuss the importance of attentive and respectful physical care in addition to some lesser-known aspects of the Pikler® pedagogy, such as the child’s developing social behaviour and the characteristics of respectful communication.
The course will underline the importance of the quality of daily care interactions (nappy changing, dressing, nose wiping etc.) related to children forming their self-image and need for bonding. Participants will observe (analysing video excerpts from the Pikler® Institute) how infants and toddlers express their needs and how much they learn from the adult during these situations.
We shall also discuss the special elements of the parent-child relationship and the relationship between the child and the professional carer, educator or nurse.
On the course we will spend time thinking about:
• What children learn during diaper change
• Individualized care situation in the day-care: the quality of care
• The journey of the child: from breastfeeding to autonomous mealtime
• Specific and difficult situations during feeding time
Participants will deepen their understanding about early childhood education through studying our most important pedagogical principles, learning about everyday experiences with children, and also through hearing about the results of research carried out by the Pikler® Institute.
The topics will be elaborated by presenting core materials of the Institute. The results of research and practical experience, the opportunity to watch and analyse photos and video footage, accounts of personal practice and discussion of the questions raised by participants will all be included.
The course will be presented by two highly experienced Hungarian tutors from the Pikler House.
Terms and Conditions
Full attendance is required to receive your certificate at the end of the course. An allowance of 10% absence will be given for unavoidable absences. Please notify us in advance or update us on the day if you have difficulties attending.
We will endeavour to run all courses as advertised but reserve the right, if necessary, to make changes to the advertised programme, including change of speaker, change of date, timing, venue, or cancellation. Where we have to cancel a course, e.g. because of insufficient registrations, we will give you a choice of transferring your registration to an alternative course or receiving a full refund.
We regret that we cannot be responsible for any costs incurred in relation to the booking of travel or accommodation.
To find out what training is available elsewhere, please go to pikler.hu or pikler.org.