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Thoughtful is the Society for Philosophical Enquiry (SAPERE). We exist to help people improve their learning and lives through philosophical enquiry. Our aim is to give people the skills to thrive in school and society.
‘Going All In’ with reading, philosophy and real lives on #WorldBookDay. Read all about it in the National Association for the Teaching of English blog written by our Training and Resources Lead: buff.ly/jKOeDrD NATE members can also sign up to a free CPD session on P4C on 22nd April (4-5pm).
Our wonderful Thoughtful trainer Alison Allsop gives a Tedx Talk on practical philosophy. Alison believes that by exploring big questions about life we clarify our values and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. In this talk she gives tools to get you started:
Joining the SOPHIA Network gives you access to two meetings a year – one in person and one online. This year, we are holding the inaugural online meeting on Feb 28th from 10:15 to 14:45 CET. The meetings main thread is on AI as a tool for P4C in classrooms.
"It will change my teaching forever." Our courses give you the skills and resources to start using P4C straightaway, no extra planning required, just inspiration! Join our courses online or in person this year - only 4 places remaining on our March course! buff.ly/Sk7IXrA
Thoughtful Patron, Sir Stephen Fry, gave a talk for us last week about philosophy in prisons and the public sphere, including schools, explaining in his own inimitable way why philosophy matters and why everyone should have access to it. #betterthanbread
"As members of Thoughtful, we facilitate enquiries where children & adults can tussle with issues, leading them to consider the kind of people they wish to be, & the kind of world they would like to live in." Chris shares a story about her P4C work & why it still matters.
Thoughtful’s next parent resource about friendship and AI is FREELY available this week in support of Place2Be’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the #NationalYearOfReading2026. Find it here: buff.ly/IHt1The - open up a conversation with your child and ask them what they think.
Questions from the philosophy classroom. These were questions children from a Grow P4C school in Stockport created - of course, the questions are just the start, our trainer Rosie was impressed with the enquiry afterwards, where children listened well, responded and built on each other's ideas.
If you’re wondering what P4C is or how to start your Thoughtful professional training journey, then do join us tomorrow - Tuesday 3rd Feb - for a FREE online Consider P4C session at 14:15-15:00. We've just increased the number of spaces so book yours here: buff.ly/ujiehDz
💡 Inspired by the BBC drama Waiting for the Out? 📺 Don't miss this talk by Andy West, whose book inspired the show.
Hosted by TRIP partners @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social and featuring a message from @stephenfry.bsky.social.
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Of course, education has a point - but establishing exactly what that point is can be a surprisingly difficult task. Laura D'Olimpio chairs a panel exploring this at PESA:
We operate a Co-Leadership model at @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social and it helps us navigate the ups and downs of the charity landscape with two heads and two skills sets, under the guidance of a great board. Read more about organisations that do the same here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have given away Metaphysical Animals as part of our World Philosophy Day celebrations - the draw was this week to coincide with the Go All In campaign for the National Year of Reading. The winner was Dr DaN McKee, who is giving the book to Warwick School library. Congratulations DaN!
On February 10th join Andy online for our event that will explore the notion of freedom plus hear from our Patron Sir Stephen Fry about why philosophy in prisons, public spaces and schools is fundamental: buff.ly/1ZN6XJt
Waiting for the Out, BBC drama about philosophy in prisons, based on Andy West's book The Life Inside, is the top show in The Guardian's picks for 2026 - must watch! buff.ly/k17DiYJ.
Is Philosophy an Armchair Discipline? Our co-Director Emma Swinn argues against this idea with Stephen Law in this new paper:
As we turn on our out-of-office messages and close our laptops after a busy year, we’re very proud to share our @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social
2025 Social Impact Report. Thanks for your support and let’s make 2026 more thoughtful. www.sapere.org.uk/our-impact/
A new film about the impact of #P4C on the children and young people of the Societas Trust who are supported by @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social Trainer @neilphillipson.bsky.social www.societastrust.org.uk/page/?title=...
Our NEW parent resource created in collaboration with Tooled Up Education, focuses on parents talking with children about RULES. Do we actually need rules, and should we question them? Members can find the new resource here: buff.ly/7GdHLKn
buff.ly/OlnbKeW P4C goes beyond the classroom wall into life - read this blog about how #WonderWander funding helped a young man find his voice. #Skillsforlife #EssentialEmploymentSkills: collaboration; communication; creative thinking; problem solving and decision making.
During our Experience P4C session this afternoon on #WorldPhilosophyDay, we used images and narrative to arrive at a number of philosophical questions. The one that was chosen by the community to think about together was…
Our Thoughtful World Philosophy Day giveaway from Grace is The Life Inside, for many reasons! Hear Grace's thoughts (!) on why this is a must-read. Simply share and tag a friend to be in the draw on Monday.
The theme this year is “Ethics of Inequality and Values for Future Societies”. On our site, you can find two resources: one for primary-aged children, titled ‘What can be shared?’, and one for secondary school students, titled ‘Good Ancestors’.
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1/2 UNESCO’s World Philosophy Day highlights the importance of philosophy in human thought, culture, and individual development. It encourages philosophical dialogue and critical thinking to address contemporary challenges and foster global understanding. Free resources for schools.
World Philosophy Day Thoughtful giveaway. Share and tag someone in with a chance to win.
The amazing children of @ysgolpanteg opened our @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social conference with an enquiry on rebels and heroes. A beautiful example of thoughtfulness. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
Guest Blog Post by Brandon Robshaw about how young people react to his book, Weird Philosophy, in the classroom.
With World Philosophy Day fast approaching (20th November), we want to encourage as many people as possible to try out some philosophy in their classrooms or at home. buff.ly/J8IOVCz
This module introduces people to the experience of philosophy with children and communities. It gives you an insight into the ethos and values of an enquiry, as well as modelling how one is run, so you can feel it in action. To join us for free email enquiries@sapere.org.uk
Thursday 20th November is World Philosophy Day - a time to raise awareness of the importance of thinking together and for yourself. Want to experience philosophical enquiry (P4C) for yourself? Join us for free from 12:30-14:30 online for the first module of our Level One course.
New free access resources have been added to P4C.com from Hope Seed. Find session plans here buff.ly/RsFn9Dz linked with an animated stimulus for: Fun with Shadows, The Power of Kindness and Weather Wonders. You can access all the resources from just £35 a year by subscribing here buff.ly/B2vtcCD
