The Worcester Community Trust (WCT) partnered with the University of Worcester in 2024 to evaluate its Wellbeing Jobs Club, aimed at improving mental health, confidence, and employability for residents referred by local agencies. The program’s holistic approach addresses employment, mental health, and practical needs, with Job Coaches offering personalised support. Participants reported high satisfaction and… Continue reading Worcester Community Trust: Wellbeing Jobs Club report published
Spring 2025 SPRIG Newsletter
Our latest Social Pedagogy Research Interest Group (SPRIG) Newsletter is now available to view! This issue features updates from our SPRIG meetings and research updates, NLCBF Relational Practice with Care Experienced Young People – Love in professional practice, information from our DCF February Conference , “The Power of Listening and Valuing Stories in Social Pedagogy”,… Continue reading Spring 2025 SPRIG Newsletter
Social Pedagogy in Early Childhood
On the 11th July 2024, the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN) invited members to a Manifesto Launch day. Dr Emma Laurence attended this launch day and in this blog piece she reflects on the events of the day and the subsequent publication of the ECSDN Manifesto last month. The Early Childhood Studies Degree Network… Continue reading Social Pedagogy in Early Childhood
The Early Years Conference: A Day of Inspiration and Connection
On Friday 15th November, UWDCFs Michelle Malomo and Olivia Storey attended the Early Years Gloucestershire Conference. In this blog they reflect on the day’s events. Travelling to Gloucestershire, there was a nip in the air that signalled winter’s arrival. On arriving at the conference location, a palpable buzz filled the room as early years practitioners… Continue reading The Early Years Conference: A Day of Inspiration and Connection
1st issue of Social Pedagogy Research Group Newsletter
Take a look at our first issue for the Social Pedagogy Research Group newsletter. The newsletter brings together some of the exciting projects that our research group have been involved in, sharing good news and research findings. If you are interested in joining the Social Pedagogy Research Group, please contact Dr Angela Hodgkins: a.hodgkins@worc.ac.uk and… Continue reading 1st issue of Social Pedagogy Research Group Newsletter
Social Pedagogy Development Network Event
An international hybrid event took place at The Hive in Worcester on Tuesday 12th November. Colleagues from the University of Worcester, Dr Angela Hodgkins and Dr Carla Solvason, hosted the event “Transformative Tales”, enhancing relationships through storytelling, in association with THEMPRA, Social Pedagogy Professional Association and the Global Alliance for Social Pedagogy and Social Education. The… Continue reading Social Pedagogy Development Network Event
Graduate Stories: Victoria McCormack, IWCF
Victoria McCormack, graduate from the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree, reflects on her higher education journey as a mature student at the University of Worcester. “As I sit and reflect on my graduate journey, I still find it hard to believe that a few months off turning 50 I… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Victoria McCormack, IWCF
Graduate Stories: Halimah Hussain, IWCF
Halimah Hussain shares her experiences of studying with the University of Worcester on the FdA Early Years and the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top Up degree. “Upon finishing 6th form, I initially didn’t plan to attend university, believing it wasn’t for me. However, I eventually enrolled in a Foundation Degree course at… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Halimah Hussain, IWCF
Graduate Stories: Shelley Hooper, IWCF
Shelley Hooper, BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree graduate, shares her Higher Education journey at the University of Worcester. From Foundation degree to Top up degree… “While the idea of attending university initially felt intimidating due to my academic performance in school, I have always been dedicated to my role running… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Shelley Hooper, IWCF
Graduate Stories: Intesar Lashram, IWCF
Recent graduate from the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree, Intesar Lashram, shares her experiences of studying at the University of Worcester alongside working in a setting. “Before starting my studies, I worked in early a years setting as a nursery practitioner for 5 years. Just before the Covid-19 outbreak I… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Intesar Lashram, IWCF