Grace Lockrobin
@gracelockrobin.bsky.social
Co-Director of @SapereP4C.bsky.social, public philosopher working in schools, universities and communities, and philosophy PhD student writing on narrative, ethics and education at UCL @ioe.bsky.social. Also mum of two excellent SEND children.
Our Co-Directors Emma and I, still smiling after storm Claudia tried to ruin our @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social conference. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Our Co-Directors Emma and I, still smiling after storm Claudia tried to ruin our @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social conference. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
Dr Annie Webster considered how insights from non formal education and Buddhist philosophy could help us envisage a more thoughtful approach to learning, one that harmonised yin and yang elements such as emotion and reason. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Dr Annie Webster considered how insights from non formal education and Buddhist philosophy could help us envisage a more thoughtful approach to learning, one that harmonised yin and yang elements such as emotion and reason. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
Dr Caroline Elbra-Ramsay shared what she learned when she returned to P4C Practice. Children expressed the importance of having a space to be thoughtful, to be playful, and to be free from what they perceived as the pressure to give THE right answer. #ThoughtfulConference2025
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Dr Caroline Elbra-Ramsay shared what she learned when she returned to P4C Practice. Children expressed the importance of having a space to be thoughtful, to be playful, and to be free from what they perceived as the pressure to give THE right answer. #ThoughtfulConference2025
Prof Angie Hobbs opened our conference with a survey of those things that hinder thoughtfulness. She considered arrogance, cynicism, misinformation, information overload, overthinking, and outsourcing. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Prof Angie Hobbs opened our conference with a survey of those things that hinder thoughtfulness. She considered arrogance, cynicism, misinformation, information overload, overthinking, and outsourcing. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
Clare Jarmy and Prof David Aldridge spoke about thoughtfulness and AI, asking how should we understand an LLM that calls itself ‘I’ and claims to be ‘thinking’. We considered what it might mean for students to be ‘taught’ by a machine that is neither embodied nor mortal. #ThoughtfulConference2025
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Clare Jarmy and Prof David Aldridge spoke about thoughtfulness and AI, asking how should we understand an LLM that calls itself ‘I’ and claims to be ‘thinking’. We considered what it might mean for students to be ‘taught’ by a machine that is neither embodied nor mortal. #ThoughtfulConference2025
We were pleased to welcome as one of our key note speakers @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social who spoke about the work of the philosopher Mary Midgley. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We were pleased to welcome as one of our key note speakers @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social who spoke about the work of the philosopher Mary Midgley. #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters #WorldPhilosophyDay
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
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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
Our conference programme is finalised and it's an absolute treat. See you on Saturday! @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2... #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Our conference programme is finalised and it's an absolute treat. See you on Saturday! @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2... #ThoughtfulConference2025 #PhilosophyMatters
We're thrilled to welcome back @darrenchetty.bsky.social to our #ThoughtfulConference2025
Darren will speak about the notion of 'Cynefin' which has become central to educational discourse in Wales.
Its not to late to join us: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
DM for info on bursary tickets.
Darren will speak about the notion of 'Cynefin' which has become central to educational discourse in Wales.
Its not to late to join us: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
DM for info on bursary tickets.
October 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We're thrilled to welcome back @darrenchetty.bsky.social to our #ThoughtfulConference2025
Darren will speak about the notion of 'Cynefin' which has become central to educational discourse in Wales.
Its not to late to join us: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
DM for info on bursary tickets.
Darren will speak about the notion of 'Cynefin' which has become central to educational discourse in Wales.
Its not to late to join us: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
DM for info on bursary tickets.
The #ThoughtfulConference2025 is less than a month away, among our contributors is Tom Bigglestone (from The Philosophy Man P4C) on how we ensure all children get the chance to speak for longer—and more often through small-group discussions.
Book your ticket now: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
Book your ticket now: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The #ThoughtfulConference2025 is less than a month away, among our contributors is Tom Bigglestone (from The Philosophy Man P4C) on how we ensure all children get the chance to speak for longer—and more often through small-group discussions.
Book your ticket now: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
Book your ticket now: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
We wondered and we wandered, now please help @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social meet our fundraising target so we can bring the benefits of good conversation to care-experienced young people.
sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
#WonderWander2025
#P4C
#PublicPhilosophy
#CareExperienced
sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
#WonderWander2025
#P4C
#PublicPhilosophy
#CareExperienced
October 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We wondered and we wandered, now please help @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social meet our fundraising target so we can bring the benefits of good conversation to care-experienced young people.
sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
#WonderWander2025
#P4C
#PublicPhilosophy
#CareExperienced
sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
#WonderWander2025
#P4C
#PublicPhilosophy
#CareExperienced
I’m proud to join Michael Rosen and Alastair Campbell as co-signatory on this open letter calling for the government to honour their commitment to oracy education.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Thanks to colleagues at Voice 21 for coordinating this response. voice21.org/open-letter/
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Thanks to colleagues at Voice 21 for coordinating this response. voice21.org/open-letter/
Keir Starmer urged to honour pledge to embed speaking skills in England’s schools
Alastair Campbell and children’s author Michael Rosen among advocates calling for oracy to be in curriculum
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I’m proud to join Michael Rosen and Alastair Campbell as co-signatory on this open letter calling for the government to honour their commitment to oracy education.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Thanks to colleagues at Voice 21 for coordinating this response. voice21.org/open-letter/
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Thanks to colleagues at Voice 21 for coordinating this response. voice21.org/open-letter/
Literature and philosophy in schools: A new open access special edition from Journal of Philosophy in Schools - JPS
jps.bham.ac.uk/23/volume/12...
jps.bham.ac.uk/23/volume/12...
Literature and philosophy in schools | Journal of Philosophy in Schools
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July 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Literature and philosophy in schools: A new open access special edition from Journal of Philosophy in Schools - JPS
jps.bham.ac.uk/23/volume/12...
jps.bham.ac.uk/23/volume/12...
"Philosophy majors outperform all other majors on tests of verbal and logical reasoning and on a measure of valuable habits of mind. This offers the strongest evidence to date that studying philosophy does indeed make people better thinkers."
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#PhilosophyMatters
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#PhilosophyMatters
Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers | Journal of the American Philosophical Association | Cambridge Core
Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers
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July 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Philosophy majors outperform all other majors on tests of verbal and logical reasoning and on a measure of valuable habits of mind. This offers the strongest evidence to date that studying philosophy does indeed make people better thinkers."
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#PhilosophyMatters
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#PhilosophyMatters
There us still just over a week to submit your proposal! Join keynotes Prof Angie Hobbs and @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social for thoughtful conversation, P4C inspiration and good company, thanks to our hosts the University of South Wales.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
There us still just over a week to submit your proposal! Join keynotes Prof Angie Hobbs and @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social for thoughtful conversation, P4C inspiration and good company, thanks to our hosts the University of South Wales.
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We’ve been delighted with the interest in this fully funded P4C programme for London schools that focuses of how enquiry can help critique and combat hateful ideologies.
We still have space for three more. Sign up here, before the call closes: www.sapere.org.uk/building-res...
We still have space for three more. Sign up here, before the call closes: www.sapere.org.uk/building-res...
Building Resilience to Extremism through Enquiry (BREE) Project - SAPERE
This fully funded project uses enquiry and P4C to help teachers have conversations around all forms of extremism
www.sapere.org.uk
July 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We’ve been delighted with the interest in this fully funded P4C programme for London schools that focuses of how enquiry can help critique and combat hateful ideologies.
We still have space for three more. Sign up here, before the call closes: www.sapere.org.uk/building-res...
We still have space for three more. Sign up here, before the call closes: www.sapere.org.uk/building-res...
We're delighted to be joined by @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social as a keynote speaker. Inspired by philosopher Mary Midgley, Beth will be sharing her poetical and environmental work which is taking place across Wales.
Find our call for contributions here: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
Find our call for contributions here: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
June 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We're delighted to be joined by @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social as a keynote speaker. Inspired by philosopher Mary Midgley, Beth will be sharing her poetical and environmental work which is taking place across Wales.
Find our call for contributions here: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
Find our call for contributions here: www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
We're pleased to share that Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy, will be a keynote speaker at our next conference. Join us on Saturday 15 November 2025 at the University of South Wales to explore this year's theme: thoughtfulness.
www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
June 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We're pleased to share that Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy, will be a keynote speaker at our next conference. Join us on Saturday 15 November 2025 at the University of South Wales to explore this year's theme: thoughtfulness.
www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
Agnes Callard on why we all need good conversations: www.instagram.com/reel/DLC8TCg... #PhilosophyMatters @philosophyminis.bsky.social
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June 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Agnes Callard on why we all need good conversations: www.instagram.com/reel/DLC8TCg... #PhilosophyMatters @philosophyminis.bsky.social
If you practise P4C and need a bit of inspiration, make sure you explore our resource hub: P4C.com. Free samples are updated monthly and subscription is just £35 a year. You can find session plans, stimulus ideas and teacher tips for all ages, stages and subjects.
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June 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
If you practise P4C and need a bit of inspiration, make sure you explore our resource hub: P4C.com. Free samples are updated monthly and subscription is just £35 a year. You can find session plans, stimulus ideas and teacher tips for all ages, stages and subjects.
p4c.com/topic/samples/
p4c.com/topic/samples/
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I have just donated to this really important campaign #WonderWander2025 #WonderWander
Please do give what and if you can #philosophymatters #timeforthinking #thinkingmatters #bethoughtful #philsky @saperep4c.bsky.social @gracelockrobin.bsky.social #EmmaSwinn #p4wc
Please do give what and if you can #philosophymatters #timeforthinking #thinkingmatters #bethoughtful #philsky @saperep4c.bsky.social @gracelockrobin.bsky.social #EmmaSwinn #p4wc
#WonderWander 2025 campaign - we are walking across London, visiting places philosophers have been known to frequent. From Wittengenstein to Margaret MacDonald, Make our lives difficult please by donating (questions or cash for children in care) here: buff.ly/jIcPf6P
June 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I have just donated to this really important campaign #WonderWander2025 #WonderWander
Please do give what and if you can #philosophymatters #timeforthinking #thinkingmatters #bethoughtful #philsky @saperep4c.bsky.social @gracelockrobin.bsky.social #EmmaSwinn #p4wc
Please do give what and if you can #philosophymatters #timeforthinking #thinkingmatters #bethoughtful #philsky @saperep4c.bsky.social @gracelockrobin.bsky.social #EmmaSwinn #p4wc
I'm in Malta this month to speak about my PhD research on narrative and ethics education and to chair a panel on technology and education at Sophia.
And we're in the news!
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You can join us on-person or online: www.sophianetwork.eu/network-meet...
And we're in the news!
newsbook.com.mt/en/malta-to-...
You can join us on-person or online: www.sophianetwork.eu/network-meet...
May 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I'm in Malta this month to speak about my PhD research on narrative and ethics education and to chair a panel on technology and education at Sophia.
And we're in the news!
newsbook.com.mt/en/malta-to-...
You can join us on-person or online: www.sophianetwork.eu/network-meet...
And we're in the news!
newsbook.com.mt/en/malta-to-...
You can join us on-person or online: www.sophianetwork.eu/network-meet...
Reposted by Grace Lockrobin
"I learnt about how harmful beliefs/actions can hurt people and how extremism can be dangerous. In addition, I learnt how to counter extremism and how to motive others to think critically about their actions before doing them."
Building Resilience to Extremism through Enquiry (BREE) Project - SAPERE
This fully funded project uses enquiry and P4C to help teachers have conversations around all forms of extremism
www.sapere.org.uk
May 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"I learnt about how harmful beliefs/actions can hurt people and how extremism can be dangerous. In addition, I learnt how to counter extremism and how to motive others to think critically about their actions before doing them."
It’s not an easy time for charities or the communities we serve. But we are absolutely determined to help our beneficiaries learn to think together and think for themselves.
You can donate cash or questions to #WonderWander2025 here www.sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
You can donate cash or questions to #WonderWander2025 here www.sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
May 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It’s not an easy time for charities or the communities we serve. But we are absolutely determined to help our beneficiaries learn to think together and think for themselves.
You can donate cash or questions to #WonderWander2025 here www.sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
You can donate cash or questions to #WonderWander2025 here www.sapere.org.uk/wonder-wander/
Congratulations to the @sophia-network.bsky.social bursary award winner: Mohammad Reza Vaez Shahrestani, PhD, Researcher in Philosophy, University of Bonn. Reza will be sharing his work on AI Ethics and P4C at our meeting in Malta. Register to join us at: www.sophianetwork.eu/network-meet...
Mohamad Reza Vaez Shahrestani (Universität Bonn) - PhilPeople
Mohamad Reza Vaez Shahrestani is at Universität Bonn, Institut für Philosophie. They are interested in General Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, Existentialism, Jean-Paul S...
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April 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Congratulations to the @sophia-network.bsky.social bursary award winner: Mohammad Reza Vaez Shahrestani, PhD, Researcher in Philosophy, University of Bonn. Reza will be sharing his work on AI Ethics and P4C at our meeting in Malta. Register to join us at: www.sophianetwork.eu/network-meet...