Books, Podcasts & Inspiration

Books

Imagine If… — Sir Ken Robinson

A powerful exploration of creativity, human potential and transforming education beyond standardised systems.

Free to Learn — Peter Gray

Research and reflections on self-directed education, play and trust-based learning.

The Gardener and the Carpenter — Alison Gopnik

A compassionate rethinking of childhood, development and parenting.

Punished by Rewards — Alfie Kohn

A critique of reward-and-punishment systems in education and parenting.

The Explosive Child — Ross Greene

Collaborative, relationship-based approaches to supporting children with unmet needs.

The Importance of Being Little — Erika Christakis

Thoughtful reflections on early childhood, play and development.

How Children Learn — John Holt

Classic insights into natural learning, curiosity and autonomy.

The Self-Driven Child — William Stixrud & Ned Johnson

Supporting agency, resilience and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Podcasts & Educational Thinkers

Sophie Christophy

Consent-based approaches and community-centred learning conversations.

Sir Ken Robinson

Creativity, imagination and rethinking education.

Alfie Kohn

Intrinsic motivation, collaboration and humane education.

Peter Gray

Play, autonomy and self-directed learning.