Steiner education endeavours to educate the whole child. It addresses equally the areas of academia, artistic experience and practical skills along with a nurturing of the human spirit. Educating head, heart and hands is regarded as important so as to produce well rounded, capable adults. Through this balanced approach students develop clarity of thought, a sensitivity of feeling and a constructive strength of will, forming a foundation for balance in thought, feeling and action as adults. The Steiner method removes competitive pressures. It prefers to see each child reach his own full potential and express his own uniqueness and individuality. This individuality can unfold in a creative, nurturing, stress-free, peaceful and respectful environment. It is inhibited where children are required to compete against each other to achieve externally imposed goals. Steiner education prefers motivation and direction to come from within the depths of each human being. It is the teacher's role to kindle the spark through creative, caring and inspired teaching. The teacher then allows the individual in freedom, to unfold that which lies within them.