We
aim to foster a spirit of continuing learning and development.
Our approach is based on developments in adult learning as
well as attachment theory and psychoanalysis.
People learn from experience best in a context in which they
can be creative but which does not exclude challenge and conflict.
The organisation aims to provide an enabling and supportive
framework in which members are free to develop their own learning.
Opportunities to share learning with one another are encouraged
in an environment that is challenging but free from any form
of ridicule or intimidation.
We operate an equal opportunities policy in our work. We are
committed to respecting and valuing diversity and difference.
The training aims to take into account the impact of class,
culture, disability, gender, race and sexuality on both students
and clients. Reference will be made to these factors throughout
the training.
Our educational philosophy
draws upon three main sources:
the
importance of attachment theory as it applies to adult learning.
current research and practice in the field of adult learning
which essentially argues that in order for students to internalise
and retain learning they must be an integral part of the
planning, evaluation and implementation of their learning.
the recognition that in order to cover a very large and
complex amount of knowledge that has been built up for over
a century there is a need for a theoretical input that introduces
and summarises this large field.
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