The Wonders of Wellbeing Podcast
Inspiring conversations about wellbeing in 21st century education. We will share stories, knowledge and experiences of professionals around the globe while taking a moment to view wellbeing education as a blank canvas. The aim is to uncover programs, initiatives, research and reforms around the world that are creating a better future for our life long learners.
The Wonders of Wellbeing Podcast
The Summerhill Way with Zoë Readhead
For 36 years, Zoë Neill Readhead has been running the internationally known Summerhill School in Suffolk, founded exactly a hundred years ago by her father, the pioneering Scotsman A. S. Neill. Over the years, Summerhill has had to accept the way the world views the school as not always positive or supportive of its underlying values and principles.
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Zoë Red head, the Principal at Summerhill School, Suffolk in the United Kingdom. Summerhill is unlike any conventional school, providing a space where children can grow in a ‘free-range’ environment. The school was created to fit the child rather than forcing pupils to do what parents and educators thought might be best for them. Zoe describes it as a real place, not a utopia.
Zoe and I discuss:
- What a typical day looks like at Summerhill
- The core values of Summerhill
- How wellbeing is catered for and managed
- What a successful graduate looks like when they leave Summerhill
- And much more!
Thank you for coming on this journey to create a better future for our life long learners!
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Twitter: Zoe Summerhill
Website: https://www.summerhillschool.co.uk/