More than a conference – join us for our ‘Social Pedagogy Gathering 2025’, a professional practice retreat where you’ll experience the transformative power of social pedagogy in action. This year we asked our members to choose a theme for our annual conference, and the answers guided how we think about the Gathering in 2025.  We […]

Winter 2024 SPRiG Newsletter: Exploring Social Pedagogy in Action We’re delighted to share the first issue of the Social Pedagogy Research Group (SPRiG) newsletter, created by colleagues at the University of Worcester. The Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA) is sharing this exciting publication with our wider community to highlight the ongoing impact of social pedagogy […]

The 21st AIEJI World Congress for social educators is scheduled to take place in Copenhagen from May 19 to 22, 2025, under the theme “Social Educators Change Lives.” This significant event will feature presentations from international experts, engaging workshops, and visits to social pedagogical workplaces renowned for their professionalism and expertise. The congress will be […]

The blog post “Whatever happened to Labour’s agenda for children?” by Pat Petrie and Peter Moss revisits the transformative child-focused policies of the early 2000s, like Every Child Matters and the creation of Children’s Centres and Extended Schools. It explores how these groundbreaking initiatives faded over time and questions what’s left of the vision for […]

In “Student Guide to Social Pedagogy Practice,” you will dive into some foundational concepts that drive social pedagogy. The eBook, written by a group of students who completed their degree in Social Pedagogy for Working with Children & Young People at Kingston University London, covers a range of topics including practical strategies for implementation, and […]