Courses, classes and events to help you experience and practise philosophy for children and communities.
We are Thoughtful.
We are an award-winning charity improving learning and lives through philosophical enquiry – previously called SAPERE.
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A single, searchable collection of high-quality resources.
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Our Offer
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Resources
Our carefully curated and regularly updated collection includes hundreds of resources, suitable for a wide range of ages and subject areas.
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Courses
Our accredited courses support you to use philosophical enquiry in any educational setting, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.
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Classes
Our engaging classes for children, young people and adults, spark curiosity and facilitate thoughtful conversation in a range of educational settings.
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Programmes
Our programmes offer schools and departments a practical, affordable pathway to grow philosophy for children and communities (P4C) over time.
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Projects
Our projects research new approaches and expand the reach of philosophical enquiry with the support of grant funding.
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Events
Our talks, workshops, and conferences bring people together to explore philosophy, dialogue, and enquiry.
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Partnerships
We partner with universities, charities and allied organisations to bring philosophy, and the skills it develops, to more people.
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Awards
Our awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and the impact of P4C in schools and colleges.
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Fellowships
Fellows are champions of P4C philosophical education and all it can achieve.
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Membership
Become a vital part of Thoughtful by joining us as a voting member of the charity.
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Consultancy
Our experts advise on philosophical enquiry across a range of contexts.
Featured Project:
Building Resilience to Extremism through Enquiry
This project, founded by former Thoughtful Trainer Richard Gore, has been funded by the Mayor of London's Shared Endeavour Fund for six years.
