Social Pedagogy in the UK: Theory and Practice

Kieron Hatton is Professional Lead Social Work at Portsmouth University. He has extensive experience of developing and delivering programmes in European Social Work, in conjunction with partners in a number of countries including Denmark, Germany, Finland, Norway, France, Spain, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. He has a wide range of experience of working in, experiencing and delivering educational programmes in social care and child care; and has worked with local and national agencies to develop training in social pedagogy for staff working with services for young people in the Looked After Care system, and adolescents with mental health problems. Prior to joining the university he worked in the voluntary and community sectors and was closely involved in campaigns against benefits cuts, the promotion of Travellers rights and housing campaigns across south Wales.

Introduction The context The development of social pedagogy in the UK Social pedagogy theory The emergence of social pedagogy theory Key thinkers Creativity, inclusion and social pedagogy - the CRISP model Pedagogy and power Social pedagogy practice Reflections from European students who have studied in the UK Social pedagogy and children's services Social pedagogy and youth work Personalisation, adult social care and social pedagogy Community and pedagogy Social pedagogy for the UK Social pedagogy and the challenge to social work and social care A UK social pedagogy? Guide to further learning Conclusion: structural social pedagogy Some important organisations and contact details References