The SPDN event was hosted by Lincolnshire County Council, and held at their Myle Cross training complex in Lincoln. The programme format was similar to that used in Paisley and Brent in the previous two events, in which the content of the day becomes participant-led and thereby more closely attuned to the wishes and energy […]

We are thrilled to Welcome London Early Years Foundation  as our newest Gold member!! If you are interested and want to find out more about them click here.

SPPA holds a register of learning programmes (courses, qualifications) which demonstrate that they offer high quality learning in social pedagogy. For this reason, SPPA upholds Standards of Education and Training (SETS) to ensure that social pedagogy qualifications, courses and other learning programmes are consistently facilitated to this standard by providers across the UK. Any organisation […]

Written by Mark Smith (University of Dundee) and Sebastian Monteaux (Abertay University and NHS Tayside) (June 2019), “Social Pedagogy’s relevance for Scottish welfare” explores the history and emergence of social pedagogy, key ideas, practice developments and implications for practice. To read more click on the following link: https://www.iriss.org.uk/news/news/2019/06/06/social-pedagogys-relevance-social-welfare

We are delighted to let you know that we are officially a registered charity!! This opens opportunities for us to apply for alternative funding streams. We would like to say a big thank you to all SPPA staff, our Board of Trustees, solicitors, members and supporters that encouraged us to make this happen.