Seminars

Unhappy with your child's school?

  • too many tests?
  • classes too big?
  • boring lessons?
  • not enough art, music, drama, sport?
  • teachers overworked?
  • little parental involvement?
  • child's interests ignored?

What are the alternatives? Come to a seminar to find out….

ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATION

a seminar with Fiona Carnie

Find out about:

  • Different educational approaches and schools: A growing number of schools and learning centres offering a child-centred approach to education are being set up around the country. Find out where they are and how they work.
  • Working to change your child's school: With other parents you can work cooperatively to encourage positive changes at your child's school. Find out how.
  • Educating your child yourself: More and more families are educating their children at home or setting up a small school or learning centre with other parents. Discuss the pros and cons.

Bristol - 11 January 2003, Bristol YHA
Birmingham - 8 February 2003, Selly Oak Friends Meeting House
Leeds - 22 March 2003, Friends Meeting House
Edinburgh - 12 April 2003, Friends Meeting House 10.30 - 13.00


Cost £25


Fiona Carnie, author of a new book on Alternative Approaches to Education (published by Routledge Falmer, October 2002) is an expert on educational alternatives. She is the former co-ordinator of Human Scale Education and has been working for many years to encourage new initiatives in both the alternative and mainstream education sectors.

To book a place on the seminar email: info@AlternativesInEducation.co.uk
In association with Human Scale Education

 

Booking will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Please send your cheque (made payable to Alternatives in Education) to: Seminar Bookings, Alternatives in Education, Unit 8, Fairseat Farm, Chew Stoke, Bristol BS40 8XF.
Travel details will be sent

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