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SAPERE is the internationally recognized educational charity that promotes Philosophy for Children (P4C) in the UK. Based in Oxford, it was established in 1992.

SAPERE provides training in philosophical enquiry and supports a growing network of P4C trainers and practitioners across the UK. SAPERE co-ordinates three levels of validated P4C training, INSET and support, conferences, projects, networking, research and resources.

SAPERE Introduction - Background - Aims & Development - Who We Are

Philosophy can be used to improve teaching and learning, for the lasting benefit of individuals and communities

Philosophy for Children / Communities aims to encourage children (or adults) to think critically, caringly, creatively and collaboratively. It helps teachers to build a 'community of enquiry' where participants create and enquire into their own questions, and 'learn how to learn' in the process.

Click for introduction to P4C & SAPERE.

P4C - Community Philosophy - Community of Enquiry - P4C and the Curriculum

SAPERE offers Philosophy for Children courses at three levels which are progressively more philosophically challenging, as well as bespoke training for schools, local education authorities, higher education and other organisations (INSET).

P4C is most effective when it becomes part of a whole school approach to learning and the Level 1 course provides the introductory training to become a P4C teacher.

Course Search - Training Pathway - INSET - Effectiveness of P4C

SAPERE's courses are based on the international model for P4C, a unique and powerful approach to learning and teaching that has continued to develop over the last 40 years.

SAPERE has established quality assurance for its validated courses and training provision and the feedback that we receive from local education authorities, head teachers, teachers, parents and children is consistently excellent.

Quality Assurance - Validation - Testimonials - Research

SAPERE is a growing network of practitioners and supporters of Philosophy for Children and Communities in the UK.

By joining our network you will help to strengthen our voice in the development of educational and social policy promoting the benefits of philosophical enquiry. SAPERE membership is open to all and includes access to P4C resources, forum and newsletters.