Wilfred R. Bion on groups

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What is informal education? This piece explores its nature, practice and purpose. [Updated April 2026]

Josephine Klein, group work, youth work and exploring English cultures. Don Macdonald reflects on the extraordinary contribution she made. [First published February 2026].

A brief history of Burray and South Ronaldsay (1477 to 1799). Explore the first 300 years of Scotland's control of the Orkney Islands (where infed.org is based). [Published February 2026].

Maude Stanley, girls’ clubs and district visiting. One of the central pioneers of girls’ work and neighbourhood work in general. [Updated January 2026].

Walking informal education – exploring developments in central London. [Updated January 2026].

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