Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
Philosophy for Children, also referred to as P4C, is a subject that enables children to think with others and for themselves. Children learn and engage with four key skills in P4C which are: caring, collaborative, creative and critical. Within their P4C lessons, children explore big ideas that exist both in education and their day-to-day lives. Children also take part in dialogue and enquiry to help them to think, speak, listen and learn to live together more effectively.
Year 3 P4C: Learning to resolve conflicts
In Year Three, our Philosophy for Children (P4C) sessions have focused on developing essential skills for resolving conflicts. P4C is all about encouraging children to think critically, listen carefully, and engage with others in meaningful discussions. This term, one...
P4C in Year One: Philosophical Discussions About Kindness and Teamwork
In Year One's Philosophy for Children (P4C) lessons, one of the most engaging and thoughtful topics they have tackled recently has been friendship. This led to discussions about kindness and teamwork where the young minds were encouraged to ask profound questions...
Philosophy for Children (P4C): Fostering Curiosity and Imagination in Year Two
Philosophy for Children (P4C) is a subject that encourages young minds to think deeply, ask questions and explore the world around them through curiosity, imagination and reflection. At its core, P4C is about nurturing the ability to think critically and articulate...
Hamilton Class learn together and play together!
Our day is very busy. We start with early morning learning at 8.45 am, we then move swiftly on to the register, followed by phonics, then guided reading and then literacy. Phew! We then stop have a good run around outside or play inside at the many activities. After a...
P4C Ambassadors 2024-25
We were chosen as the new P4C ambassadors at Lansbury Lawrence last half-term, and since then we have changed some of the questions around our school. We had to find them all first, and we will think of new ones again when we have our next meeting. Sarah, Dawud and...
P4C in Kahlo class
Kahlo class have been making great efforts this term to make connections between their learning theme and using P4C. In lessons, they have been sharing thoughts, practising to express themselves clearly and discussing ideas. Autumn 2: Egyptians Autumn 2: Egyptians The...
World Philosophy Day
Held annually on the third Thursday of November, World Philosophy Day is a reminder of the potential that philosophy has to develop our capacity to think deeply, listen, respond, and to articulate complex thoughts and ideas. The focus this year was 'Philosophy for an...
P4C Philosothon
Some of our wonderful P4C ambassadors went to Manorfield Primary today to take part in P4C Philosothon with a few local schools. The children discussed ideas around what makes something a piece of art. They confidently shared their opinions and respected the ideas of...
End of half-term reflection
Another term full of learning, fun and adventure! This term has been incredibly busy and filled with exciting activities. Here's a look at some of the things we've been up to: Our Year 2 students have been diving into the world of math and finance! They've been...
Sharing our discussions
Children have been taking their P4C questions home to continue our discussions. In class, the concepts the children make connections to are varied and interesting; recently, some of them have been friendship, choice, difference and power. The children are enjoying the...