In the United Kingdom at present there are 1,500 children attending SSE, however over the last 36 years more than 9,000 children have benefited from the programme. Over the same period more than 800 teachers have contributed their services. To meet the needs of the community, SSE has been extended to a 12-year programme including two pre-school years and one post year. Also, a regional SSE weekend school model, where centres/groups/parent teacher associations come together, has been introduced and has proved very successful.

Recognizing the need to close the 'gap' year between the completion of SSE and the entry to youth wing (age range 16 - 18), the SSE wing and the Youth wing of the UK Sri Sathya Sai Organisation have worked together to develop a pilot programme titled LOTUSS (Life's Opportunity to Understanding Self and Spirituality). The areas of learning are based on Sri Sathya Sai Baba's summer courses for college students.

These courses cover:
• Looking within - finding myself
• Self confidence and love
• The senses
• Communication and relationships
• Good company and social interaction
• The ego
• Developing myself
• Faith and karma
• Life with Swami.

The pilot programme was launched in January 2008 across the country. If you are between 16 – 18 and are interested to participate in the programme then please contact us on the email address below.

We are also looking for programme facilitators who would be interested in delivering the programme. Key qualities required are those people that inspire through example, open minded, are able to communicate spiritual values through practical experience and good listeners. If you are interested please contact us on the email address below.

For further information please email lotuss@saiyouth.org.uk

Article taken from Global Overvew of Sri Sathya Sai Education 2007