About The Curious Classroom
Our Story
The Curious Classroom began with one idea: children should be taught how to think, not what to think.
Our Founder, Dr Nisha Waller, has always been passionate about her work as a researcher and criminologist, but is now even more passionate about being a mum. While on maternity leave, she began thinking about how she could bring those two worlds together. From that, The Curious Classroom was born.
Drawing on almost a decade of asking questions, challenging assumptions and looking beyond the obvious answer, she created The Curious Classroom to help children hold onto their natural curiosity, explore different perspectives and learn to think for themselves.
Because learning shouldn’t only be about knowing the answer. Sometimes, the most important skill is knowing which questions to ask.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help raise a generation of curious, confident and critical thinkers.
We want children who ask why, who notice when something doesn’t quite add up and who are curious enough to look beyond the first answer they are given. Children who explore different perspectives, question assumptions and have the confidence to form their own views, even when those views might be different to someone else's.
We want children to understand that being told something doesn’t automatically make it true, that rules and ideas can be questioned, and that changing your mind when you learn something new can be a strength. Above all, we want children who are confident enough to think for themselves.
Our Philosophy
We believe learning should go beyond simply telling children what to think.
We give children knowledge and ideas to explore, while also giving them the tools to question, investigate and decide what they think for themselves. That means asking why, looking for evidence, considering different perspectives, questioning assumptions and being willing to change their mind when new information gives them a reason to. It also means understanding that sometimes there isn’t one simple answer.
Why Curiosity Matters
Curiosity is where critical thinking begins.
We want children to grow into adults who aren’t afraid to ask questions, challenge what they’re told and think for themselves. Adults who can spot when something doesn’t sound right.
Who ask “How do we know?” and “Where’s the evidence?” Who can listen to different arguments without simply following the loudest voice.
Who have the confidence to disagree, explain why they disagree and change their mind when the evidence gives them a reason to. And who can speak up for themselves when something feels wrong or unfair.
Because a child who learns to question, investigate and trust their ability to think doesn’t just become a better learner. They become an adult better equipped to understand the world, navigate it and stand up for themselves within it.
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