Kindling Change: Introducing Social Pedagogy Across the Life Course

Join us for the Social Pedagogy Gathering 2025! Over two days, we'll explore the following:

Key Topics:

1. Where is Social Pedagogy? Examples of social pedagogy across the life course – We’ll look to uncover how social pedagogy principles naturally arise in unexpected places. This perspective allows us to see the depth and breadth of social pedagogy, expanding our understanding of where and how we can embrace practices.
2. What is working?– We’ll focus on the core question: What is working? as we explore ways to bring social pedagogy into diverse environments, creating stable, nurturing, and love-centred settings for all, be it at the workplace (introducing social pedagogy into organisations) or directly working with people across all contexts. To be considered for this category, submissions will need to incorporate an element of evaluation and/or accountability that can be used to justify the use of social pedagogy and showcase the impact of social pedagogy work.
3. Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive – Building on these insights, we’ll consider how social pedagogy can be a part of the child-centred approach across government, where children come first, and services are designed around the support they need. While drawing on the English Care Review of Children’s Social Care to explore the themes, we’ll also consider similar policies and reviews from across the devolved nations. This inclusive approach ensures relevance for all attendees, helping us examine how social pedagogy can foster environments where people thrive, with a sense of belonging and security at the centre.

Through interactive workshops, examples, and open conversations, the gathering offers an in-depth look at integrating social pedagogy principles across various settings to create lasting, positive change. Join us as we figure out what is truly working—together.

Event Details

Date
11/09/2025 - 12/09/2025

Time
12:00 - 04:30

Location
The Mulberry Bush Third Space
Church Lane
Toddington
Cheltenham
GL54 5DQ

Pricing
Early Bird tickets go on sale mid-June! Follow us on LinkedIn or sign up to our mailing list to stay informed.