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We're looking for new Trustees – Centre for Self Managed Learning
Do you have a keen interest in learning? Do you want to help people experience a better way to learn? Then think about joining the Centre for Self Managed Learning as a Trustee. The educational charity the Centre for Self Managed Learning is looking for Trustees, in particular a Company Secretary, to help promote and grow Self Managed Learning, especially...
We're Hiring - Fundraiser Role
Fundraiser – fee-based contract About Us SML College has been providing Self Managed Learning (SML) programmes for young people in Brighton and Sussex for over 20 years. The College is a vibrant learning community that offers a real alternative to schooling. We provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where students can develop the confidence and skills they need for the future....
European Democratic Education Conference
I attended the European Democratic Education Conference held in the Netherlands in early August. It was attended by almost 300 people – and not all from Europe. I did a session on our work using Self Managed Learning. It attracted a great deal of interest and subsequently I have made contact with and sent material to people in Belgium,...
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...
SML College June Newsletter
Summer Sale Fundraiser - Sunday, 7th July Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Sale Fundraiser on Sunday 7th July, from 12pm to 3pm at SML College. This family-friendly event will be a fun afternoon filled with: 👚 Clothes 🎨 Bric-a-brac 🍰 Tea and Cakes We need your help to make this event a...
SML College Newsletter - May 24
Generous Donations Brighten Our Campus We’ve had some fantastic donations lately from local businesses – thank you so much! A huge shout-out to Karen Diamond and her team at Brewers...
’Children are being failed’: why more English parents are home educating - Letter to The Guardian
Letter to The Guardian Your report (’Children are being failed’: why more English parents are home educating, 13 March) is clearly correct that schooling is failing an increasing number of children and their parents. However pure home schooling is not the only alternative. The law says that children must be educated and that there are two equally valid...
SML College Newsletter - Feb 2024
Join us at the next Open Meeting We have a parents evening on Monday 19th February, which we will be using Microsoft Teams. We have a session, as part of it, on Demand Avoidance. This will be led by Eliza Fricker - an author & illustrator, and an advocate & consultant for PDA, autism and learning, and we...