Social Pedagogy Professional Association

🌟 Join the Fourth Webinar in the Free Lunchtime Series!🌟 Register now for the fourth webinar on Relational Practice with Care Experienced Young People, hosted by the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum (NLCBF). 💡 Webinar 4: Being Authentic💡 There is lots of evidence that relationships are the key to supporting young people in and leaving care to thrive and flourish. We also know that putting this into day-to-day practice can be challenging. Our free webinar series aims to offer practical support for anyone working with care experienced young people. In our fourth webinar, we'll explore how you can be authentic in your practice using the 3 Ps model to differentiate between what's professional, personal and private. ✨ Why Join? - Understand the latest research on relational practice with care-experienced young people. - Gain actionable insights on how to incorporate these findings into your work. - Connect with other professionals committed to strengthening relational practices. 📅 Save the Date: 3 December 2024 👉 Register for free: https://lnkd.in/eWxfXEiV Be sure to add the rest of the series to your calendar, and feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues and others in your network. #RelationalPractice #CareExperiencedYoungPeople #SocialPedagogy

🌍 Celebrating Global Outdoor Learning Day! 🌿 Today, we celebrate the power of outdoor learning to inspire creativity, build relationships, and connect us to the natural world. Outdoor experiences can foster holistic development, encourage teamwork, and enhance well-being—values that are at the core of social pedagogy. 💡 Outdoor learning isn’t just about being in nature; it’s about creating spaces for reflection, action, and connection. Whether it’s gathering around a campfire, exploring a woodland trail, or simply feeling the grass underfoot, these moments teach us invaluable lessons about care, community, and resilience. 👣 Let’s take this day to: 🌱 Reflect on how outdoor spaces influence our work. 🌳 Share practices that use nature as a catalyst for understanding. ✨ Celebrate how being outdoors helps build trusting relationships and unlock creative problem-solving. 💬 We’d love to hear your stories! How do you incorporate outdoor learning into your practice? Share your thoughts in the comments below and inspire others. Let’s continue to bring nature, nurture, and pedagogy into harmony. 🌟 #OutdoorLearningDay #SocialPedagogy #HolisticEducation #ReflectivePractice

🌟 Join the Third Webinar in the Free Lunchtime Series!🌟 Register now for the third webinar on Relational Practice with Care Experienced Young People, hosted by the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum (NLCBF). 💡 Webinar 3: Supporting Interdependence💡 There is lots of evidence that relationships are the key to supporting young people in leaving care to thrive and flourish. We also know that putting this into day-to-day practice can be challenging. The free webinar series aims to offer practical support for anyone working with care-experienced young people. The webinar shows how to support interdependence using the concept of the Relational Universe to visualise key relationships in the lives of young people. ✨ Why Join? - Understand the latest research on relational practice with care-experienced young people. - Gain actionable insights on how to incorporate these findings into your work. - Connect with other professionals committed to strengthening relational practices. 📅 Save the Date: 21 November 2024 👉 Register for free: https://lnkd.in/e6C727mr Be sure to add the rest of the series to your calendar, and feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues and others in your network. #RelationalPractice #CareExperiencedYoungPeople #SocialPedagogy

🌟 Join the Second Webinar in the Free Lunchtime Series!🌟 Register now for the second webinar on Relational Practice with Care Experienced Young People, hosted by the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum (NLCBF). 💡 Webinar 2: Bridging Research and Practice💡 Research shows that relationships are essential for helping care-experienced young people thrive, but translating research into daily practice can be a challenge. This second session discusses the latest research on relational practice and explores practical ways to bring these findings into the workplace. ✨ Why Join? - Understand the latest research on relational practice with care-experienced young people. - Gain actionable insights on how to incorporate these findings into your work. - Connect with other professionals committed to strengthening relational practices. 📅 Save the Date: 6 November 2024 👉 Register for free: https://lnkd.in/efcahUGV Be sure to add the rest of the series to your calendar, and feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues and others in your network. #RelationalPractice #CareExperiencedYoungPeople #SocialPedagogy #FreeWebinar #NLCBF #LeavingCare

The The Relationships Project are holding an on-line gathering to look at the myriad of phrases we use to talk about relational practice - relationship-based practice. It'll be an interesting discussion so sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dGC-pNCw Gabriel EichstellerCharlotte FiringChristina RobertsSocial Pedagogy Professional AssociationRobyn KempThemPra Social Pedagogy CICAli Gardner

🌟 Join a Free Lunchtime Webinar Series on Relational Practice! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce ThemPra Social Pedagogy CIC's free webinar series on Relational Practice with Care Experienced Young People, hosted by the National Leaving Care National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum (NLCBF). 💡 Webinar 1: Young People's Views 💡 There's a wealth of evidence showing that relationships are key to helping care-experienced young people thrive. But how can we embed this into daily practice? In this first session, you'll dive into practical strategies and hear directly from young people about the role relationships play in their lives. You will also hear insights from the peer learning programme run by NLCBF, the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation’s Leaving Care Learning Programme, and ThemPra, which has supported local authorities and voluntary organisations in improving relational practices. ✨ Why Join? - Learn practical, evidence-based approaches for working with care-experienced young people. - Hear directly from young people about what works in relationships. - Access a rich set of resources developed through our 2023-24 learning programme. 📅 Save the Date: 🗓️ First webinar: 23rd October, 1pm - 1.45pm 🗓️ Be sure to mark your calendar for the rest of the series as well! 👉 Register for free https://lnkd.in/ep9m-uqP Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your relational practice! Share this with colleagues and anyone who may benefit from this valuable insight. #RelationalPractice #CareExperiencedYoungPeople #SocialPedagogy #FreeWebinar #NLCBF #LeavingCare

🎉 Celebrating International Day of Social Educators – October 2nd 🎉 Today, we honour the incredible contributions of social educators around the world who dedicate their lives to fostering personal and social growth, empowerment, and inclusion. At the Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA), we are proud to support and uplift the voices of these professionals who make a real difference in the lives of people and communities. Social educators work tirelessly to build bridges, promote social justice, and create environments where everyone can thrive. From working with vulnerable groups to championing lifelong learning, their work is essential to creating a more equitable and supportive society. On this special day, let’s take a moment to thank social educators for their hard work, compassion, and dedication. 🌍💙 #InternationalDayOfSocialEducators #SocialPedagogy #SocialJustice #EducationForAll #SPPA #Empowerment #Inclusion

🎉 Today, we celebrate the National Day of Social Educators in Brazil, a day dedicated to recognizing the incredible work of educators who foster growth, inclusion, and empowerment in communities. This day also marks the anniversary of Paulo Freire, one of Brazil’s most influential educators, whose teachings continue to inspire transformative education globally. 🌍 Freire’s work, especially his focus on critical pedagogy, aligns closely with the principles of social pedagogy. Like social pedagogy, Freire emphasized the importance of education as a relational and holistic process, where learning is built on dialogue, collaboration, and mutual respect. Both view education as a tool for social change and empowerment, particularly for marginalized communities. On this special day, let’s honour the social educators who embody these values and carry Freire’s legacy forward—using education to build more inclusive, just, and equitable societies. How do you integrate the values into your work? Let us know in the comments! #NationalDayOfSocialEducators #PauloFreire #SocialPedagogy #EducationForAll #SocialJustice #InclusiveEducation #Empowerment

Have you ever wondered what kind of membership to SPPA is right for you? What are the benefits? What is the member's map? Or did you just become a member of SPPA and would like to meet some trustees and connect? Meet us for an informal conversation on 12th September, 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9ce8Bwx

Our next online course on Making Co-Production Meaningful starts on 26 September. Lowis Charfe and Charlotte Firing are already excited and full of new ideas to make the five 3-hr sessions as relevant and insightful for our participants. There are still a few places left, so please check out the details on our website at https://lnkd.in/eJnxKj-Y #coproduction #socialcare #socialwork #education #codesign #relationalpractice Social Pedagogy Professional Association Human. Learning. Systems.