Bringing psychology and education research to professional practice

Thinking Voices

After dedicating 25 years to the field of education in various roles such as lecturer, teacher trainer, primary teacher, and oracy teacher. I have amalgamated my wealth of experience and expertise to offer my services as an Education Consultant.

Alison Shorer

Philosophy for Children

My book is for teachers who place critical thinking as the core skill in the primary curriculum. It is a helpful, easy-to-use resource for those who want ideas and inspiration for philosophical teaching across all subjects. It has ten modern themes, such as biodiversity and resilience.

Available in both paperbook and eBook formats.

Philosophy for Children by Alison Shorer and Katie Quinn

February 2026 - My article in NASEN's British Journal of Special Education (BJSE)

Title "I used to wander around the playground wondering where my friends had gone" : The reflections of how adults with developmental prosopagnosia made friends in childhood

Developmental Prosopagnosia - Faceblindness

Please read and share widely with colleagues to raise awareness of this condition
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If I were...

This book is a resource to springboard interesting discussions in philosophical teaching and learning practice about concepts. The beautiful illustrations help challenge the reader about the meanings of words, such as what is money? and what is love? 

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