Losing Control 'Open House' featuring The New School Founder Lucy Stephens
The Open House is a monthly online session to connect, share, learn and dream with each other – hosted and run by those from across the Losing Control Network - a peer-led network of individuals who want to share power to unleash social change.
Losing Control hold monthly calls for 2 hours, combining a set of themed discussions in smaller groups, as well as some open discussions for anyone who would like to host and discuss, well anything. This month’s call falls today (29th September) between 3pm and 5pm and is titled ‘Is co-production a wolf in sheep’s clothing?’. Lucy Stephens, Founder and Co-Headteacher of The New School will feature in the discussion, along with other speakers from The Prison Reform Trust, Expert Link and Blackpool Fulfilling Lives.
This month’s session will be centred on whether is it possible to truly ‘coproduce’ in the school environment - a key aspect of The New School’s democratic schooling style.
‘In Norwood, South London, a quiet revolution in education has begun. The New School is a new type of (non-fee paying) school on a mission to positively change the way we educate our children in the UK. Its approach is driven by giving every student a powerful sense of agency – the will and the ability to positively influence their own lives and the world around them. Why? Because at the moment education is too focused on passing tests and a narrow curriculum that doesn’t acknowledge the broader interests of children or a richer concept of human creativity. Importantly it also doesn’t help children develop the skills they need for mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. By creating an educational space that allows young people to be recognised and to participate in decision-making structures as equals, The New School believes that every young person can fulfil their potential and go on to lead happy lives. But how can we bring this idea to the mainstream? And can The New School succeed in becoming a sustainable reality? Please join the session between 3pm and 5pm on 29th of September to learn about a new type of education with the power to create a better world, and offer your ideas for how The New School can survive, thrive and create a much-needed platform for youth voice.’
Anyone can drop in on the monthly calls at any time – they are open to all. You will need to register before the call to get the Zoom link.