Summerhill Festival of Childhood 2022

Suffolk, UK 5th-10th August 2022

Celebrating 100 years of Summerhill School and the inspirations Summerhill founder, A.S. Neill has given the world, this event is all about childhood, children’s rights, freedom of the individual, responsibility to community and free play. From talks by inspirational education pioneers and innovators to DJs, comedy, bands, collaborative art projects and fun activities for the young and young at heart, there’ll be something for everyone at the Summerhill Festival of Childhood.

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We are excited to announce that Progressive Education will be having a stand at the Festival.

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About Summerhill School:

Summerhill School in Suffolk, England is the oldest democratic school in the world today. Founded in 1921 by the late A.S. Neill, Summerhill has survived good times and bad over the years, including a well documented legal case in 2000 at the Royal Courts of Justice in London against the British government who were trying to change the school’s philosophy. The government capitulated and the school remains true to its original ideals. Neill’s books, the best known being “Summerhill”, have been translated into countless languages and still continue to be sold throughout the world.

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Today the school is more popular than ever. Thousands of visits to the website by students of education all over the world and others seeking another way of educating children are hopefully helping to change the old views and inspire new schools. You can visit them at www.summerhillschool.co.uk

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The Summerhill Centenary:

Summerhill School recently launched their centenary website: www.100yearsofsummerhill.co.uk

On this site you can gain insights into the Summerhill community, share your story of the wonderful work you are doing and how A.S. Neill and Summerhill have inspired you, and join in the celebrations by taking on a centenary project. There is also information about upcoming events, including the very exciting, A.S. Neill Archive and Research Centre.