This term, we are going to be pondering some of the thorniest questions that have occupied philosophers for thousands of years in a very child–friendly way. What are the unique qualities or characteristics that make a human being? What defines a person? What makes people distinctive from other species? Is it our ability to think […]

As a school this week we have been focusing on our metacognition, which one of our Year 2 children described crisply as, “Thinking about thinking”. Although many writers struggle to define this key intellectual characteristic, essentially metacognition is a type of thinking in which children reflect on their learning and on their own cognitive process. […]

I am no supporter of the stance that social media is inherently harmful. Indeed, I use it daily, but the testimony of Facebook whistle-blower Frances Haugen before the US Senate this week emphasises that we need to continue to be vigilant about its potential impact on young people’s well-being and development. Although we are yet […]