â¬SSummerhill remains unique and different ⬦ its underlying principles and its founding beliefs have informed and influenced generations of teachers in both sectors. It will continue to do so.⬠- Professor Tim Brighouse, Commissioner for London SchoolsSummerhill is a world-renowned school in England where pupils decide when and what they will learn. The school was established in 1921 by A. S. Neill, who was named by the Times Educational Supplement in 1999 as one of the twelve most influential educators of the 20th Century. Known as ⬠̃the oldest childrenâ¬"s democracy in the worldâ¬", Summerhill allows pupils to air their views, propose new school rules and construct future plans for life at the school at the regular school meeting. This unique book contains key extracts from Neillâ¬"s classic text Summerhill, a worldwide bestseller since its publication in 1962, and features contributions from A. S. Neillâ¬"s daughter, Zoãj Neill Readhead, who is the current Principal. She updates the story of the school - larger and more vibrant than ever before - from Neillâ¬"s death in 1973 to the present day. In his contribution, Tim Brighouse discusses some of the ways in which the influence of Summerhill and A.S. Neill still extends throughout the world today. Ian Stronach, who acted as expert witness during the infamous court case, tells the story of the British Governmentâ¬"s attempt to force untenable changes or close down the school in 2001, and the schoolâ¬"s subsequent landmark victory in the Royal Courts of Justice. The book offers a truly inspiring account of a remarkable school, which promotes progressive change in the way pupils are taught and shows how real experiences of democracy can be created for young people. It is essential reading for teachers and trainee teachers, headteachers and school leaders, local education authorities and parents.