We're pleased to share that Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy, will be a keynote speaker at our annual conference. Join us on Sat 15 November at the University of South Wales to explore this year's theme: thoughtfulness.

SAPERE Award holding school Rokeby has received an Outstanding in Personal Development from Ofsted this term. Their use of philosophy to enable this was mentioned in the report. Congratulations Rokeby - to see some of their work using P4C watch this film:

We've had a question submitted for #wonderwander25 by our youngest ever contributor this week, age 4, who asked 'where was I before I was born?'. How would you answer? Comment below⬇️ . Join in with our #P4C Wonder Wander challenge in September this year:

There's still just over a week to submit your proposal. Join keynotes Prof Angie Hobbs and @DrElizabethMac1 for thoughtful conversation, P4C inspiration and good company, thanks to our hosts the University of South Wales.

Peter Timms is Headteacher at Ben Rhydding Primary School in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, and after organising a SAPERE Level 1 course for his cluster of schools he tells us why he believes we need P4C in every classroom. You can read his reflections here:

SAPERE led a workshop at the #StoryPowerConference last week for 'Campaign for Learning' and supports the immense power of stories to open up important conversations about questions and ideas that matter to young people, and their families.

This year for #WonderWander25 we’ll be walking and talking and thinking about all the questions you send us around London. We’re raising money to work directly with looked after children. Please give us more questions here:

The importance of developing socio-emotional skills alongside cognitive skills, as P4C does, is highlighted in this Nuffield report by Lee Elliot Major, Andy Eyles, Esme Lillywhite, and Steve Machin. . #P4C #criticalthinking #wellbeing

The award is a testament to the tireless work of both staff and learners. Teachers have embraced ongoing professional development, transforming their classrooms into communities of enquiry where dialogue, curiosity, and reflection are central to learning.

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Ysgol Panteg, who have gained their Gold Award with us. Their assessor wrote: 'Ysgol Panteg is a pioneering establishment' and their 'overall approach, techniques & solutions deserve wide publicity, not just in Wales, but on the international P4C scene.'

Our new Level One training is available to book now from August to June next year - join us in person or online to learn how to facilitate philosophical conversations around any curriculum subject: #internationalCPD #P4C #philosophyforchildren

The last session of P4C club today and we thought about wisdom and whether we had become wiser, using a note found in Hypatia's cloak to push our thinking. We reflected and they felt wise. To help more young people feel wiser donate to #WonderWander25 here

Feedback from our first Level Two course has been so positive: . “The course was so incredibly valuable to help further my delivery and understanding of P4C. Can’t wait for level 3!” . Join us in London in September to progress your P4C practice.

We're delighted to be joined by @DrElizabethMac1 as a keynote speaker. Inspired by philosopher Mary Midgley, Beth will be sharing her poetical and environmental work which is taking place across Wales. Find our call for contributions here:

Two more stops added on our Wonder Wander tour this September - we will be visiting the house that Iris Murdoch shared with Philippa Foot and popping past Philippa Foot's place on our way to Bloomsbury. Please support us by donating questions and money:

P4C club today started with two playing cards laying face down and the children were told one of them was red, and to decide which one – it turned our neither were red. The trick had worked! Why did they believe one was red? Donate here to fund more clubs:

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We also loved hearing that when asked what would make P4C even better, the children answered "Do it more!".

Congratulations to Rutherford House School on achieving your SAPERE Silver award! We enjoyed hearing about all the wonderful Philosophy taking place, from the inclusion of Philosophy in your Maths Week, to the flourishing Philosophy club.

What makes a good question good? . There's a starter for ten. but can you think of another for our intrepid #wonderwander2025 participants to talk about on 26th September?. Submit your question, donate, or take part by clicking here ⬇️.