written by Cecile Remy, current Chair of Trustees Across the five nations of the UK, a set of reforms of the care system is underway. What does this mean for the lives of children and young people, and which insights does social pedagogy’s ethical framework offer? So, what’s happening across the UK and Ireland? Scotland […]

Spaces of Belonging Exploring Social Pedagogy as a Framework for Connection, Creativity, and Care We invite practitioners, educators, researchers, community leaders, creatives, and social entrepreneurs to submit abstracts for our 2026 gathering at the Hill End Outdoor Education Centre, OX2 9NJ, from 2-3 September 2026. We’ll explore how social pedagogy can serve as a unifying […]

Author: Jessica Cushing I have recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood in Society from the University of Worcester, and I am continuing my academic journey with an MSc in Psychology. As a mature student, a social pedagogy practitioner and parent of two children, there is a certain aspect of today’s society that […]

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 […]