videos
Short films and talks to help you understand social pedagogy, see it in practice and find inspiration for your own work.
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social pedagogy explained
A series of six short videos narrated by Pat Petrie, Professor Emeritus at the UCL Institute of Education, offering insights into what social pedagogy is, some of its key concepts, what it does and how it might relate to you.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
real-world examples
social pedagogy in practice
Organisations we have worked with share what social pedagogy looks like in their everyday practice.
Social pedagogy at Camphill Scotland
How our social pedagogy pilot course affected life at Camphill Blair Drummond and Tiphereth – a lovely introduction to social pedagogy in adult care.
Social pedagogy in practice at Camphill
Camphill School Aberdeen explain how they use social pedagogy in their holistic work with children with disabilities and in nurturing each child’s potential.
The Head, Heart, Hands programme
The Fostering Network’s short film about their demonstration programme exploring what social pedagogy can bring to foster care.
Social pedagogy in Staffordshire
Foster carers from Staffordshire County Council, a Head, Heart, Hands demonstration site, describe how the courses resonated with them.
Social pedagogy at Capstone Foster Care South West
Insights into one of our courses and participants’ experiences of social pedagogy at this Head, Heart, Hands demonstration site.
Head, Heart and Hands – the Derbyshire way
Derbyshire County Council showcase the momentum they have built in developing social pedagogy – an excellent introduction to the approach.
Social pedagogy in Derbyshire
A colourful and imaginative video from Derbyshire about creating a home for everybody.
food for thought
inspiration from beyond social pedagogy
Talks and films that are not about social pedagogy as such, but that capture ideas at its heart – potential, motivation, empathy, equality and leadership.
SHORT FILM
The Butterfly Circus
One of the most moving short films we know – Will’s journey to discovering his own potential, within a circus that sees what others do not.
SPDN TALK
Finding a higher sense of purpose
Richard Gerver’s talk at the 2014 SPDN gathering on recognising children’s potential and supporting it creatively.
RSA ANIMATE
Changing education paradigms
Sir Ken Robinson on why education needs to nurture every child’s potential – with clear parallels for care systems.
TALK
How to change education – from the ground up
Sir Ken Robinson explores the key reasons why education needs to change.
TED TALK
How economic inequality harms societies
Richard Wilkinson, co-author of The Spirit Level, on the social consequences of inequality.
RSA ANIMATE
Drive – the surprising science of motivation
Dan Pink on what really motivates us: autonomy, mastery and purpose.
TED TALK
Everyday leadership
Drew Dudley on how we often make a bigger difference to others than we realise.
TED TALK
How to start a movement
Derek Sivers uses some memorable dance footage to illustrate key leadership qualities.
RSA ANIMATE
The empathic civilisation
Jeremy Rifkin on how empathy for others is deeply rooted in our human nature.
want more to watch?
Our webinar recordings explore social pedagogical concepts in depth with practitioners and academics.