Kate is a primary teacher and a trainer in philosophical thinking. She also runs Community Philosophy sessions and clubs across Sheffield for people of all ages

Joined November 2020
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Connecting with Collections: What Does it Mean to Connect to the Land? Join me @SheffieldMuseums thought-provoking new exhibition- Gathering Landscapes for a workshop exploring concepts such as nature, culture, ritual and belonging. Date: 3 mar • 18:00 eventbrite.co.uk/e/connectin…
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Very excited to be co-delivering a new, in-person, Level 2 @Thoughtful_p4c (previously known as SAPERE) course, running at @DEC_SY on 5th and 6th February 2026! This intermediate course is aimed at all educators who have completed a Level 1 course. sapere.org.uk/our-courses/p4…
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Join me at Kelham Island this Saturday to explore the big ideas hidden within the collections. A FREE WORKSHOP sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/what…

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I'm joining the #WonderWander2025 Derbyshire group and it would be fantastic if you could join us, donate or both. P4C should be for everyone to experience. See below for details.
What has been the greatest benefit of #p4c in your life? #WonderWander2025 will raise money so that children in care can enjoy those benefits too. Please help us by making a donation now, and follow the link below to see whether you could join in. buff.ly/Un2oBRW
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I had a wonderful time this morning with @mosboroughpri as we investigated various #p4c stimuli with this half-term's #RSHE curriculum in mind. Wishing you all the best in your philosophical dialogues. @SAPERE_P4C
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With just over two weeks to go, I'm really looking forward to connecting with Kelham Island Museum's collection and exploring my thinking together with others. Why don't you join us? eventbrite.co.uk/e/connectin…
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I can't wait to run this free, online enquiry with a difference!
Have you ever wondered what embodied learning feels like? Join us for a more playful enquiry where we'll use drama skills to stimulate our philosophical thinking and get our teeth into a question that's pertinent to us all. What could it be?
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@SheffieldMuseums are hosting free, community workshops entitled Connect with Collections: Philosophy in the Museum. The first will be at Weston Park Museum, Sheffield on Saturday 7th June, 10:30-12:30 and will be facilitated by myself. To secure place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/135523022…
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Yesterday, @KingsRiseAcad completed their 5 week @SAPERE_P4C L1 course and they will soon introduce #p4c to all their pupils via enquiries, exercises and interventions. Congratulations everyone, it was a pleasure to work with you!
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I'm so pleased to be working alongside @AlisonShorer to deliver this 6 week online Open @SAPERE_P4C Level One course. It will not only explore ways to develop better thinking, listening and speaking but also encourage us to be curious about the world and our place in it.
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What a #Thoughtful way to kick off Philosophy Fortnight...
Important announcement! Let our patron Stephen explain… #PhilosophyMatters youtu.be/ykpkQUpg4Ns?si=V2fv…
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Free lesson plans for all key stages. How can you resist?
We have created free lesson plans for all Key Stages ready for you to plan for British Philosophy Fortnight (17th to 25th March) on P4C.com that link to ideas that matter and connect to young people, so download the full resource here: buff.ly/4gZZ1u8
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Beyond the Secret Garden launch is Thursday. Here's some of the review quotes from people working in education. englishandmedia.co.uk/public…
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Greetings and HNY to my Twitter friends! Just dropping in to say that it's publication day for me today. I think this book is super topical. Hope you find it useful! 😊 #selfregulation #behaviour
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We’re working with @NEUnion to offer this intro to P4C. Members can join for free.
📢@NEU_CPD: An introduction to philosophy for children and communities. FREE webinar delivered by @SAPERE_P4C, the national charity for Philosophy for Children (P4C). Discover philosophical enquiry – a teaching approach that enhances speaking, listening, and thinking skills in children, young people, and adults. 🗓 20 January ⏰ 3:45 🔗Book your spot here👉 bit.ly/3ZyoDIZ #ValueEducation
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Beyond the Secret Garden: Racially Minoritised People in British Children’s Literature. Written with @ksandsoconnor. Cover by @lucyfarfort. Foreword by Patrice Lawrence. Published by @EngMediaCentre. Pre-order: englishandmedia.co.uk/public…
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A wonderful, FREE offering from SAPERE to enable us to top up our knowledge/skills/understanding and network with fellow P4Cers
Our School Network meetings have been finalised for the Spring term 2025! We'd love to have passionate practitioners join us! If you haven't received an email, please contact Melanie melanietodd@sapere.org.uk
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There couldn't be a more timely moment to consider the introduction of P4C throughout the school system for all the reasons that Grace has outlined. Let's 'think' before we 'speak'.
The @oracycommission has published its report: ‘We need to talk’. Read SAPERE's response and if you've seen first-hand the power of #P4C, please share. sapere.org.uk/2024/10/why-we…
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We have wondered, we have wandered, and we have raised almost £3K to fund philosophy clubs in schools, so young people can connect with others, enjoy learning and resist polarisation, misinformation and hate.@SAPERE_P4C #WonderWander2024
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I couldn't have been made to feel more welcome by the wonderful staff at @CwmneddPrimary1 . In our first @SAPERE_P4C Level 1 #P4C module, their questions explored the nature, benefits and limitations of freedom, safety, happiness, wildness, normality, tameness and conformity...
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