Inspire Critical Thinking

Inspire Critical Thinking is a free, online course run in collaboration with Oxford for South East, and open to all pupils at non-selective UK state schools. The course focuses on a central theme which is approached from a variety of subject viewpoints, and each virtual class includes articles, interviews, recorded lectures, and challenges developed by University of Oxford academics and students! The theme for Inspire Critical Thinking 2023/24 is ‘Does Crime Always Deserve Punishment?’ By taking part in the programme, pupils will have the opportunity to explore their interests in depth, discover new and exciting topics which they might not have studied before, and develop confidence in their ability. Pupils will also have the chance to submit responses to each class’s challenges, to be in with a chance of winning prizes.

Following the online classes, all registered pupils will be invited to attend our Inspire Virtual Summer School. For pupils in Year 11, there is also a competitive application process for a free Inspire Residential Summer School at St John’s College.

The course takes place on our website Inspire Digital. You can access the course homepage by following this link where you will find registration forms.

Registration closes at 12pm on 13th of December. Confirmation of your registration will be sent out after the closing date.