What - the practical bit
- We support learning within schools, organisations, community groups and networks.
- We specialise in critical pedagogy, dialogic processes, participatory approaches, and transformational change.
- We design and deliver courses (on-line/in-situ), workshops, learning pathways and resources.
- We work within relational fields such as values, philosophy, environmental education, global relations, citizenship, equalities, rights, de/colonising and social justice.
How - the relational bit
- Relationships are core to our practice. We start with you and travel at your pace for just as long as you need us to.
- One size does not fit all. We believe in attending to your needs and aspirations from the outset.
- We thrive through connection and learning. Everyone we collaborate with is invited to become part of our wider community.
- Internal relationships are just as important. We value our practitioners as people and professionals in all that we do together.
Why - the intentional bit
- As a team of educators we are passionate about the power of learning to unlock the creative potential of individuals, teams, organisations, and communities to imagine and create alterity.
- We know that time, space, confidence and the occasional provocation are essential to learning, and that this is best done through joint inquiry and imagination in a supportive environment.
- We believe that transformational learning enables a fairer, more peaceful and sustainable world to emerge, and that we each have a pivotal role to play in this story.
- Asking ourselves "why do it?" is the starting point for all we do.
Who - the formal bit
- Lifeworlds is a social enterprise (a Community Interest Company or CIC). It was founded in 2008 and registered with Companies House in September 2010.
- Our primary purpose is "to support learning communities in England".
- We are co-ordinated by two founding directors and a supportive team of practitioners and associates.
- We host a wider community of practice through our Lifeworlds affiliates.