New Fundraising Events for Autumn
We're excited to introduce a series of new events designed to empower and inspire, with every penny raised going to support our Hardship Fund, ensuring everyone has access to SML College. We hope you’ll join us in making a difference while gaining valuable insights and skills.
Webinar for Parents: Tues 10th Sept @ 7pm
Join Dr Ian Cunningham, the visionary creator of the Self Managed Learning (SML) approach and founder of the Self Managed Learning College in Sussex, for an enlightening webinar designed to equip parents with the tools to support their children's learning journeys.
This first webinar is designed for all parents, whether your child is attending a traditional school or being home educated. It is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced conflicts with the school system or have children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). If you are passionate about supporting your child's learning journey and keen to explore innovative and effective methods, this session is for you.
Some topics to be covered include:
- Leading a Good Life: Understand what this means for young people and the crucial role parents play.
- Beyond the Curriculum: Discover why traditional school methods might hinder real learning and how children can thrive without a set curriculum.
- Autonomous Learning: Explore the benefits of empty structures that support self-directed learning, and the powerful Five Questions Method.
- Diverse Learning Methods: Learn about the 57 different ways young people can learn, most of which are free and easily accessible.
- Effective Communication: Master the optimum language to use with young people, including how to ask impactful questions while avoiding 'why'.
- Understanding Struggles: Address why so many young people struggle with traditional school environments and explore the supportive settings they need to thrive, whether at home or in an out-of-school learning community.
Webinar for All: Tues 17th Sept @ 7pm
Do you want to learn better and reach your goals? Join Dr Ian Cunningham for an insightful webinar designed to help adults enhance their learning abilities. With over half a century of successful implementation in various organisations, Dr Cunningham's methods have benefited leaders up to CEO level. Now, for the first time, these proven approaches are available to anyone who cares about their own learning.
Some topics to be covered include:
- Clarifying Your Goals: Identify what you want to achieve in your career and life in general.
- Creating a Personal Plan: Develop a concrete plan to reach your goals using proven learning strategies.
- Leading a Good Life: Understand what leading a fulfilling life means for you and how to achieve it.
- Lifelong Learning: Discover that lifelong learning doesn't require numerous courses and is accessible at any age.
- Autonomous Learning Structures: Learn about the use of empty structures to support self-directed learning, the value of the Five Questions Method, and the application of learning agreements.
- Diverse Learning Methods: Explore the 89 different ways adults can learn, most of which are free.
Workshop for Professionals in Education Sector
Sat 5th October 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM In Person @ SML College
Join us for a one-day immersive workshop designed for professionals working in the learning and education sector. This event is ideal for school leaders, teachers, SENDCos, learning communities practitioners, and other educators seeking practical experience and knowledge on utilising Self Managed Learning (SML) to support young people, especially when mainstream approaches are not effective.
This event is an opportunity to:
- Gain a wider introduction to SML.
- Participate in practical workshops.
- Network with like-minded professionals.
- Learn to implement SML methodologies in your own context.
- See firsthand where and how SML works.
Key topics include:
- Developing a diverse toolbox to support young people struggling with mainstream schooling approaches.
- Distinguishing the role of a learning assistant from that of a facilitator.
- Developing a community and the role of consensus decision-making.
- Learning to lead a good life and what that means for young people.
- Working without curricula, imposed teaching/ lessons/ timetables.
- Using empty structures to support autonomous learning.
- Applying the Five Questions Method and learning agreements.
- Exploring over 57 different ways young people can learn, most of which are free.
- Communicating effectively with young people, including the best ways to ask questions.