The Art of Possibilities
A vision of schools as places of belonging which inspire young people to live on this planet with dignity and respectOur Journey A Welcome from Kathryn
We shine the powerful lens of belonging on schools by partnering schools and organisations; carrying out leading edge research; helping grow leadership and creativity
We began with a belief
Ten years ago, the late Roberto Molina Rivero and I started working together. I’m UCL Emeritus Professor Kathryn Riley, an international scholar whose work bridges policy and practice. Roberto – or to give him his stage name – DancePoet TioMolina – had trained in Cuba as a dancer before becoming a choreographer and developing his own distinctive take on poetry performance.
We began with a belief that by bringing our two worlds together – education and the performing arts – we could help people see schools as places of possibility and belonging:
Read our journeyA new book by Professor Kathryn Riley
Founding Director, the Art of Possibilities
New book examines the importance of school belonging
A new book by Professor Kathryn Riley from IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, investigates the importance of fostering a sense of belonging for school pupils
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Ideas, publications and resources
In schools where belonging works, the student-teacher relationship is powerful. Young people feel trusted. They believe that their voice is heard and that what they say matters. They are happier, more confident and perform better academically. Their teachers feel more valued, and their families connected.
Featured · Video Series I
Leading into Belonging
Conversations with school leaders, practitioners, researchers and young people, hosted by Professor Kathryn Riley. Explore five themes through 18 videos, with an overview for every part.
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