The Philosophy Foundation (TPF) is an educational charity that takes philosophy into schools and communities, focusing particularly on schools in disadvantaged areas. 

Philosophy addresses fundamental questions about reality, value and meaning. We believe that all children should have the opportunity to ask difficult questions, explore challenging ideas and find out what they believe about the world. 

Cultivating children’s philosophical capacities equips them with the means to better navigate their way through life and the world. It enables them to think critically and reflectively about their wishes, their actions and their environment. 

At TPF we aim to develop:

•	Good thinkers:  Children who can open-mindedly evaluate ideas, unearth reasons, entertain multiple perspectives and explore implications. 

•	Good listeners:  Children who can build on other people’s ideas, listen without hostility, bear conflict and enjoy the pleasures of conversation.  

•	Confident Individuals:  Children who are articulate, self-assured and self-determined.

We also endeavour to use philosophy to help improve educational opportunities. We want to give children the thinking skills that will allow them to take possession of their learning and improve their attainment across the board. 

In short, we believe that philosophy can help children lead good and flourishing lives.


Described as ‘venturers in the post-genre slip stream, weaving folk, improv, art pop and contemporary classical into new material that is soft on the ear but tough as leather.’ (Cormac Larkin, Irish Times). 

Clang Sayne was founded by Irish composer, Laura Hyland in 2008 to channel myriad musical influences into her ‘songscapes’. The current line up of players include Laura (compositions, voice, chimes & guitar), Caimin Gilmore (double bass, voice), Carolyn Goodwin (clarinets, voice) and Matthew Jacobson (drums, voice).

The most recent album 'The Round Soul of the World' was recorded and released in Ireland in 2017 and the debut album,'Winterlands' in London in 2009. They are currently working on a new body of music, based around a collection of very big chimes which Laura made from scrap metal in 2018.

They have featured in the Wire Magazine, BBC & Resonance FM (UK), the Journal of Music, Lyric FM & RTE Radio1 (Irl), WFMU (NYC), and tour within the international experimental music scene.

Avant-pop from Irish/English group, sleeps in the kitchen, feet in the hall

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