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"Alexander Paterson, youth work and prison reform. Alexander Paterson (1884-1947) had a profound influence on social policy in Britain. Now remembered as a prison reformer, he was also a key figure in the establishment of TOC H and an influential figure in boys’ club work. Paterson’s book Across the Bridges (1911) was also an important exploration of poverty and social conditions of Bermondsey and the dockland districts of South London. Here we explore his contribution. (Updated August 2026)"

"Hannah More: Sunday schools and education, writing and literacy, ending slavery and setting the scene for youth work. Hannah More was initially famous for her playwriting and involvement in ‘blue stocking’ circles. Later, her evangelicalism led her to philanthropy, writing popular religious tracts and pioneering work around Sunday schools and the end of slavery. Here, we examine these achievements and her contribution to the development of work with young people. (Major update: July 2026 and August 2026)"

"What is informal education? This piece explores its nature, practice and purpose. Informal education is approached as a spontaneous process of helping people to learn. It works through conversation and the exploration and enlargement of experience. The purpose is to cultivate communities, associations and relationships that make for human flourishing. [Updated April 2026]"

"Josephine Klein, group work, youth work and exploring English cultures. Klein’s Commandos – A Personal View. Josephine Klein was one of the first British-based practitioners to explore group processes and to work systematically with groups. She also completed a landmark study of family and community life and developed a distinctive approach to training in youth and community work before becoming a psychotherapist. Don Macdonald reflects on the major contributions Josephine Klein made. (First published February 2026)."

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