One hour of P4C a week can
raise pupil IQ scores by an average of 6.5 points,
and significantly improved Sats scores
IDEAL FOR
ages 4-9
“Teaching
philosophy… has a very positive impact on children’s
work across the curriculum, giving them confidence
to speak and discuss ideas to a high level.” (Ofsted)
But Why? is
based on the techniques and thinking processes
of SAPERE (the Society for Advancing Philosophical
Enquiry and Reflection in Education). It uses
the character of Philosophy Bear to make philosophy
accessible to even the very youngest children.
These methods have been shown to develop: