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http://www.summerhillschool.co.uk. Summerhill School is an independent (i.e. fee-charging) boarding school in Leiston, Suffolk, England. It was founded in 1921 by Alexander Sutherland Neill with the belief that the school should be made to fit the child, rather than the other way around.
Summerhill School is the oldest and most famous of the free schools, founded by A. S. Neill in 1921. It offers a wide range of subjects, no compulsory lessons, and a supportive environment where children can decide for themselves and express their emotions.
- Westward Ho Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4HY United Kingdom
- office@summerhillschool.co.uk
- (017) 288-3540
Summerhill is a unique school founded by A.S. Neill one hundred years ago, where children can make their own choices and grow at their own pace. Learn about its philosophy, history, inspection report, and how to enroll your child in this free-range environment.
Summerhill School, experimental primary and secondary coeducational boarding school in Leiston, Suffolk, Eng. Founded in 1921, it is famous for the revolutionary educational theories of its headmaster, A.S. Neill. The teaching methods and curriculum are flexible, and the accent is on contemporary.
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The Summerhill School, the Radical Educational Experiment That Let Students Learn What, When, and How They Want (1966) in Education, K-12 | March 9th, 2020 6 Comments. Among the political and social revolutions of the 1960s, the movement to democratize education is of central historical importance.
Learn about the origins and evolution of Summerhill School, founded by A.S. Neill in 1921 as a radical alternative to conventional education. Discover how Neill's vision of freedom, respect and self-determination shaped the school and influenced many educators and thinkers.
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