Training Fees & Packages
P4C courses are advertised and administrated by SAPERE. For on-line and local in-person course dates go to: sapere.org.uk/our-courses/
P4C Level 1 courses
Online courses are 6 X 2 hour modules done as 6 sessions or 3 sessions, £275 per person
In-person courses are two whole day sessions, cost £300 per person
The training includes:
- SAPERE Level 1 certification
- SAPERE Level 1 online handbook and other training materials
- One year’s free subscription to the SAPERE web-site and monthly bulletin. This provides the same access to resources as SAPERE membership. These resources include access to the P4C Getting Started Guide in on-line or pdf formats.
- Monthly bulletins of pupil activities to support the development of P4C
- The opportunity to join a free P4C Practitioner Development Group which meets every half term 4.30pm – 6pm (DECSY membership required)
Next in-person course at Scotia Works, Sheffield:
In-person: Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November 2024 (9am – 4pm), £300
To book go to: sapere.org.uk/our-courses/ and search for course code 7377 and Trainer Referral name: Clive Belgeonne
Comments from teachers on Level 1 courses:
‘Just wanted to let you know that, despite being a cynical Y6 teacher who ‘never has time’, I really found the whole experience very liberating and inspiring. Can’t wait to do more enquiries with my Y6s and hopefully roll it out across school.’
P4C Level 2 courses
For the next SAPERE Level 2A course dates go to: sapere.org.uk/our-courses/
For the next SAPERE Level 2B course dates go to: sapere.org.uk/our-courses/
On-line courses cost £275 per person.
The course leading to a SAPERE P4C facilitator certificate will:
- Examine the nature, purpose and methods of philosophical enquiry
- Show you how to choose and create materials to stimulate deeper philosophical thinking and dialogue
- Extend practices and tools for better philosophical thinking and facilitation
- Strengthen understanding of the theory and practice of critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinking
- Establish criteria for planning and evaluating progress over a cycle of P4C enquiry, exercise and review
Whole school training (closed courses)
SAPERE validated Level 1 P4C Foundation Course
8-22 participants (22 is SAPERE maximum for 1 trainer). The course can be delivered in a variety of ways:
Fully on-line delivery: 6 X 2 hour modules done as 6 sessions or 3 sessions, £2,000
Hybrid delivery: A day in person (6 hours) and 3 x 2 hours online sessions, £2,150
In-person delivery 1: Two days (6 hours x 2), £2,200
In-person delivery 2: Four days (1 full day and 3 x 2 hour twilight sessions), £2,500
In-person delivery 3: Six days (6 x 2 hour twilight sessions), £2,700
Contact DECSY to discuss dates.
P4C introductory courses
These can be tailored to the school’s requirements and can, for example, have a focus on EYFS or particular subject areas at secondary level. (please see flyer for more information)
£630 per day (up to 30 participants) £400 per half day / twilight
£800 per day (30-60 participants) £600 per half day / twilight
£1200 per day (60-90 participants) £900 per half day / twilight
Going for Gold – Whole School P4C Development
Please get in touch with DECSY if you would like to fully embed P4C practice into your school by being supported in achieving the SAPERE Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. The programme (normally three years) supports you with training, demonstrations, mentoring and planning, and can be tailored to the stage you are currently at. We can discuss the Going for Gold programme with you or please contact SAPERE directly for further information: www.sapere.org.uk/members-schools-partners/going-for-gold
Evaluations from schools that have commissioned whole school training:
All schools on a follow-up 6 month evaluation stated that the course had been excellent.
Comments from evaluations include:
‘(P4C) has led to a massive impact on children’s confidence, depth of thought, ability to think aloud, gives them the language structures to hold their own when dealing with issues (the ‘gap’ between them and less disadvantaged children has disappeared), also impact on conflict resolution…P4C enables us to challenge and change perceptions and the resources available through DECSY are invaluable and refreshing’ Linda Kingdom, head teacher, Watercliffe Meadow Primary, Sheffield (permission gained to quote with name)
‘Really well delivered!’ St Catherine’s RC Primary, Sheffield
‘Quality of training heavily dependent on Helen Griffin who is an excellent trainer’ Gleadless Primary, Sheffield
‘Huge range of resources available – met our needs well’ Mexborough Secondary, Doncaster
