We provide Philosophy lessons at St William of York. These are delivered in partnership with the Philosophy Foundation and has been a longstanding tradition in our school. It supports all children in a number of ways. It helps children to develop their confidence and allows them opportunities to think critically. It teaches them vital speaking and listening skills, providing them with a forum to articulate and express their own thoughts and opinions. It demonstrates the importance of respecting that everyone has their own viewpoint and it teaches children how to respectfully agree or disagree with their classmates.