{"title":"Resources","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"webinar-for-parents-self-managed-learning","title":"How to Assist Young People to Learn - Webinar","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEmpowering Parents to Help Young People Learn Effectively\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the recording from this previous webinar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if supporting your child’s learning didn’t mean supervising homework or pushing through a curriculum - but instead helping them discover how to learn for life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Dr Ian Cunningham, creator of the internationally recognised Self Managed Learning (SML) approach, for a practical and thought-provoking session designed to help parents support young people in becoming confident, capable, self-managed learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis webinar explores what truly helps young people flourish - in school, at home, and outside formal education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou will learn about:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeading a Good Life: Understand what this means for young people and the crucial role parents play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond the Curriculum: Discover why traditional school methods might hinder real learning and how children can thrive without a set curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutonomous Learning: Explore the benefits of empty structures that support self-directed learning, and the powerful Five Questions Method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiverse Learning Methods: Learn about the 57 different ways young people can learn, most of which are free and easily accessible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Communication: Master the optimum language to use with young people, including how to ask impactful questions while avoiding 'why'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Struggles: Address why so many young people struggle with traditional school environments and explore the supportive settings they need to thrive, whether at home or in an out-of-school learning community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis webinar is for parents who want to support their child’s learning in a thoughtful and empowering way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is relevant whether your child attends school, is home educated, or sits somewhere in between. It may be especially valuable if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour child feels disengaged or anxious about school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have experienced tension or conflict with the education system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour child is SEND and you are seeking approaches that honour their individuality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to nurture independence, confidence and a genuine love of learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need prior knowledge of Self Managed Learning - just curiosity and an openness to seeing learning differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Download?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn directly from a pioneer\u003cbr\u003eDr Ian Cunningham has decades of experience developing innovative learning environments in both public and private sectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools you can use immediately\u003cbr\u003eLeave with frameworks and language you can apply at home straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing support\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will receive follow-up resources, including further reading on the SML approach, and there will be opportunity to submit questions at the end of the session. Any questions not answered in the session can be sent after the event. All participants will have Ian's email address and phone number to contact him afterwards, as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout SML Alliance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSML Alliance is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting families, communities, schools and organisations to adopt the Self Managed Learning approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe young people are individuals - capable of managing their own learning when given the right conditions, trust and support. Our work focuses on creating spaces where young people can build self-knowledge, confidence and real-world capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more at selfmanagedlearning.org \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dr Ian Cunningham\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Ian Cunningham is the founder of Self Managed Learning and has spent over 40 years developing and researching innovative approaches to learning and leadership. 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working directly with young people over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents questioning whether school is working for their child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies home educating or considering alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents of children who are disengaged, anxious or struggling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults who want to support learning without controlling it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators interested in a more thoughtful approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Self Managed Learning Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 1 of the three-part Self Managed Learning Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt lays the foundations for the series, introducing the principles of Self Managed Learning and how adults can support young people to become autonomous, self-managing learners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue the journey with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfmanagedlearning.org\/products\/what-to-learn-ebook\" title=\"sml alliance ebook 2 - what to learn\"\u003eBook 2 – What to Learn\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exploring what might be worth learning in order to lead a fulfilling life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfmanagedlearning.org\/products\/57-ways-to-learn\" title=\"self managed learning how to learn\"\u003eBook 3 – How to Learn\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exploring the many different ways that learning can happen and how to choose an appropriate approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant the complete series?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buy all three books together with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfmanagedlearning.org\/products\/the-complete-self-managed-learning-series\" title=\"self managed learning complete bundle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Self Managed Learning Series bundle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and save compared with purchasing them individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SML Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56926170218871,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/8054\/3863\/files\/1_e10862f9-9ab9-46e9-87da-112b24976c7c.png?v=1786734679"},{"product_id":"what-to-learn-ebook","title":"What to Learn - 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