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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 16h

Our September Level One Online course sold out – but there are still places remaining on our November course, so book today! buff.ly/4M6I6od 93.5% of people who attend our Level One course would recommend it to others. "Our trainer was OUTSTANDING." #Oracy #P4C #criticalthinking

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Early bird tickets now available for the Thoughtful Annual Conference 2026

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's National Poetry Day - don't worry if you've got nothing planned, we've got your back with these free resources for KS1, 2, 3 & 4: buff.ly/wFeURzs

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National Poetry Day 2026 - Thoughtful

National Poetry Day resources

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This week kicked off our Challenging Extremism Thoughtfully (CET) project at Manor Field Primary with the generous support of the Mayor’s Shared Endeavour Fund and @groundworklondon.bsky.social The project begins with a rich introduction to philosophical enquiry and its role in creating...

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It is National Poetry Day this Thursday 1st October 2026 and we have created FREE access P4C poetry lesson plans, resources and ideas for ages 5-7, 7-11, 11-14 and 14-16. You can access and download these resources from the Thoughtful Resource Hub here: buff.ly/wFeURzs #NationalPoetryDay #P4C

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 15/09/2026

Join us for Oxford's first Wonder Wander! (Fri 25th Sept at 5:30pm). Tickets are going fast, so bag them soon. Donations are also warmly appreciated, if you can't attend in person - all donations go to @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social and support philosophical activities for children. #Ethics

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Wonder Wander 2026 is getting some great questions this year - please add your own through the link below: buff.ly/Ythu6j5 #P4C #Wonderwander #philosophy

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BOOK your place on our in-person Begin P4C Level One course in London this September 29th and 30th here: buff.ly/dGzRSZE and leave with a wealth of practical strategies to open up your own thoughtful conversations. #Oracy #P4C

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're taking part in the Being Human festival in November - join 4 philosophers bringing philosophy to different communities: prisons, schools, adult community groups and construction sites! Philosophy's Reach: buff.ly/vHzYkM2

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"More crucial to children than most subjects in the coming years." Teacher confidence in addressing extremism went from 1.8 to 4.4 out of 5 after our programme. Free for London primary schools – a few September places left. Register here: buff.ly/chH2VCy

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Challenging Extremism, Thoughtfully - Thoughtful

Bespoke Level One course introduces a philosophical approach to challenging extremism, using Philosophy for Children and Communities (P4C).

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Begin P4C Level One courses have been taking place in schools nationally and internationally as we start a new academic year. There is still chance to join a Level One course starting online on September 17th and in London on September 29/30th. You can book either course here: buff.ly/lb4A6xi

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

60% of primary teachers are extremely concerned about extremist content reaching their pupils — most have had no training to respond. Our funded programme changes that. Free for London primary schools buff.ly/chH2VCy

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Ruth Sinhal @ruthsinhal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Far Right is hurting children and young people in classrooms across the UK- be part of the resistance Join the next @projectfree.bsky.social event with @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social Schools of Sanctuary and Maslaha docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We've been selected for the Mayor of London's Shared Endeavour Fund to deliver free critical thinking training to London primary schools to help tackle extremism this year. September places are nearly gone – October and November still available. buff.ly/chH2VCy

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Challenging Extremism, Thoughtfully - Thoughtful

Bespoke Level One course introduces a philosophical approach to challenging extremism, using Philosophy for Children and Communities (P4C).

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 28/08/2026

Join us for Oxford's first Wonder Wander! Fri 25th Sept at 5:30pm. This ethics-based walking tour around central Oxford is in partnership with Uncomfortable Oxford and fundraising for @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/event/wonder... #PhilosophyMatters #WonderWander #medicalethics

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Wonder Wander 2026

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Uncomfortable Oxford @un-oxford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are joining WonderWander 2026! Join us for a special tour in support of @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social. All proceeds support bringing philosophy to children & communities. 📅 Date: Friday 25 September ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM (90 mins in length) Book at the link 🔗 www.uncomfortableoxford.com/event/wonder...

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Wonder Wander 2026 - Fundraiser Tour: History of Medicine - Uncomfortable Oxford

Donate to join a History of Medicine tour in aid of Thoughtful, a charity that brings philosophy into classrooms.

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Wonder Wander is back! We walk, we talk, we argue politely about donated philosophical questions – success measured in sore heads, not blistered feet. Got a question for us? Donate it here: buff.ly/dsZGqP7 🚶💭

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Welcome to the board! This summer we're joined by two new trustees: Luke Donnellan (philosophy grad, ex-teacher, now Director of Understanding Humanism at Humanists UK) and Charlotte Pearce Cornish (two Philosophy MAs, 15+ yrs building education consultancies). So glad to have them. buff.ly/fRp1ywx

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Two meta-analyses of P4C (Yan et al. 2018, n=10 studies; Wei & Chen 2025, n=33 studies, three-level model) converge on the same finding: strong, consistent effects on critical thinking and reasoning, much smaller effects on reading/maths attainment. Evidence roundup: buff.ly/8YuB89Y

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Last call: booking for our final Level One P4C course of the year closes tomorrow Online, 4–6 August, open to international school staff worldwide. Book here: buff.ly/VwEPmwv

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Final Level One P4C course of the year – online, 4–6 August. Ideal for international school staff anywhere in the world. 168 delegates, 40+ countries joined us this year. One teacher said P4C "helps me revaluate my teaching approaches" and shift toward more student-led dialogue.

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Level One Course - Thoughtful

Level One 4th-6th August. Booking closes 21st July

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Dr Grace Lockrobin @gracelockrobin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We do so much @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social to widen access to philosophical education, but our direct delivery is the most memorable. Here's a new blog about a workshop I led for young people with the National Trust: www.thoughtful.org.uk/latest/conve... #Oracy #PhilosophyMatters #P4C

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Conversation about conservation - Thoughtful

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We are so delighted to announce that Daniel Stone, founder of The Philosopher's Yard, has become an Ambassador for Thoughtful. Ambassadors are committed supporters who know our work well and actively champion our mission. buff.ly/4zFL87I #P4C

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tomorrow’s online Consider P4C session is FULLY booked with all 40 spaces taken! If you’re considering finding out more about P4C - and Thoughtful Oracy - then do join us for the next one on September 29th at 14:15-15:00 (UK time) by booking on here for just £5: buff.ly/auoKtPf

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Dr Grace Lockrobin @gracelockrobin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In the coming years, young people will need educational experiences that help them question all sources of information and meaningfully connect with others. @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social #oracy #CriticalThinking #p4c #PhilosophyMatters www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds

Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation, research says

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

One week until our Begin P4C Level One course! Still a couple of spaces for teachers wanting to develop oracy + critical thinking skills. Online, 3 afternoons, starts 24 June. Course booking closes June 17th! Book today: buff.ly/CBknSH4 #P4C #Oracy #TeacherTraining

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Early bird tickets now available for the Thoughtful Annual Conference 2026

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

New blog post by Silver Fellow Loli Clarke on using Lego as a stimulus for philosophy - and watching where using your hands takes your thinking: buff.ly/KDrwIl4 #P4C #philosophyforchildren #oracy

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Thinking With Our Hands - Thoughtful

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🧵 Thread: Why we think every teacher deserves P4C training (and how to get it this summer) 1/ Philosophy for Children isn't about teaching philosophy. It's about teaching children to think — together. To ask better questions. To listen properly. To change their minds when the evidence demands it.

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Level One Course - Thoughtful

Early bird tickets now available for the Thoughtful Annual Conference 2026

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Want to bring genuine thinking & dialogue into your classroom? Our Begin P4C Level One course is online this June — 3 Wednesday afternoons, £275, no experience needed. A few spots remain: www.thoughtful.org.uk/courses/leve... #P4C #TeacherCPD #Oracy

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Prague is hosting the 2026 SOPHIA Network Meeting! A chance to connect with colleagues from across Europe and beyond, share practice and research, and explore the evolving landscape of philosophy with children and communities. This year’s gathering is on the theme Metamorphosis

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SOPHIA Network Meeting 2026 - Prague, Czech Republic - Sophia Network

We are delighted to announce that the next SOPHIA Network Meeting will take place in Prague on 30–31 May 2026.

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Why Philosophy should be part of every college programme: buff.ly/1T3y7Rk Association of Colleges blog by Dr Grace Lockrobin on her work with Manchester College "Philosophical pedagogical practice can enrich the teaching as well as learning"

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Why philosophy should be part of every college programme

By Dr Grace Lockrobin (PhD, FHEA), Co-Director of THOUGHTFUL, a UK charity that improves learning and lives through philosophical enquiry. Philosophy…

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Silver Fellow Izzie Kirk describes using P4C at the SEN Hub in her school, its impact on the children, and the thinking of the adults working with them: buff.ly/6n4iUTl Find out more about becoming a Thoughtful Fellow: buff.ly/Z2l21Md

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We’re looking for up to three new trustees to join the Board at Thoughtful. If you think you have the skills, experience or perspective to help strengthen our organisation and support our mission, we would love to hear from you. Find out more and apply here:

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Thoughtful wins Service to UK Philosophy (non-academic) as part of the British Philosophical Association Awards 2026

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

National Numeracy Day 2026 is on May 20th and we have partnered with National Numeracy to create this resource for their toolkit, ‘The Value of 0’ which is downloadable here: buff.ly/HNNjEVo. You can get access to National Numeracy’s toolkit here: buff.ly/YGir5Nk. #NationalNumeracyDay #Oracy

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The Value of 0 - Thoughtful

Early bird tickets now available for the Thoughtful Annual Conference 2026

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Meet our first two Silver Fellows here: buff.ly/oleEtQa. Applications are officially open for the Thoughtful Fellowship scheme – an opportunity for committed P4C practitioners to play a leading role in developing philosophical enquiry in education. Read about Fellowship here: buff.ly/Z2l21Md

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Join in with The Reading Agency’s World Book Night on 23rd April using our FREE resource. Parents (and teachers) could use ‘World Book Night Wishes’ to share a book and talk about the big ideas within its covers. Find it here: buff.ly/0eeBk7r #WorldBookNight #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

We are delighted to have received the inaugural British Philosophical Association 2026 Prize for Service to UK Philosophy (not by professional academic philosophers). Thank you BPA, and thanks to all our members and supporters over the years, whose hard work has earned this honour.

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Our Training & Resources Lead has just led a 'Consider P4C' session for a school in Bangkok. They entered into the spirit of P4C during #BritishPhilosophyFortnight and leapt into some philosophical thinking within a few minutes of being asked whether they agreed or disagreed with this statement:

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

‘Going All In’ with reading, philosophy and real lives on #WorldBookDay. Read all about it in the National Association for the Teaching of English blog written by our Training and Resources Lead: buff.ly/jKOeDrD NATE members can also sign up to a free CPD session on P4C on 22nd April (4-5pm).

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Going All In with reading, philosophy and real lives - National Association for the Teaching of English

The National Year of Reading 2026’s tagline is ‘Go All In’ and emphasises connecting books with interests and what you already enjoy — connecting books to real lives. This is...

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our wonderful Thoughtful trainer Alison Allsop gives a Tedx Talk on practical philosophy. Alison believes that by exploring big questions about life we clarify our values and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. In this talk she gives tools to get you started:

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Philosophy: Think Your Way To A Better Life | Alison Allsopp | TEDxGosport

What if the big questions of philosophy weren’t just for scholars, but for everyone? Alison invites us to rediscover our curiosity and use everyday philosophy to build wiser, kinder communities.…

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Joining the SOPHIA Network gives you access to two meetings a year – one in person and one online. This year, we are holding the inaugural online meeting on Feb 28th from 10:15 to 14:45 CET. The meetings main thread is on AI as a tool for P4C in classrooms.

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Online Network Meeting February 2026 - Sophia Network

Joining the SOPHIA Network gives you access to two meetings a year - one in person and one online. If you are not yet registered as a member you can do so at

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

"It will change my teaching forever." Our courses give you the skills and resources to start using P4C straightaway, no extra planning required, just inspiration! Join our courses online or in person this year - only 4 places remaining on our March course! buff.ly/Sk7IXrA

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Thoughtful Patron, Sir Stephen Fry, gave a talk for us last week about philosophy in prisons and the public sphere, including schools, explaining in his own inimitable way why philosophy matters and why everyone should have access to it. #betterthanbread

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Stephen Fry Waiting for the Out

Thoughtful patron Sir Stephen Fry talks about philosophy in prisons, and the public sphere, as well as his own ideas about why everyone should have access to philosophy. Filmed for our Waiting for…

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

"As members of Thoughtful, we facilitate enquiries where children & adults can tussle with issues, leading them to consider the kind of people they wish to be, & the kind of world they would like to live in." Chris shares a story about her P4C work & why it still matters.

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Chris Houghton, why P4C still matters - SAPERE

Chris Houghton shares a story about why philosophy matters and the impact it can have on communities, including parents

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Thoughtful’s next parent resource about friendship and AI is FREELY available this week in support of Place2Be’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the #NationalYearOfReading2026. Find it here: buff.ly/IHt1The - open up a conversation with your child and ask them what they think.

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Questions from the philosophy classroom. These were questions children from a Grow P4C school in Stockport created - of course, the questions are just the start, our trainer Rosie was impressed with the enquiry afterwards, where children listened well, responded and built on each other's ideas.

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Thoughtful @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

If you’re wondering what P4C is or how to start your Thoughtful professional training journey, then do join us tomorrow - Tuesday 3rd Feb - for a FREE online Consider P4C session at 14:15-15:00. We've just increased the number of spaces so book yours here: buff.ly/ujiehDz

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The Royal Institute of Philosophy @triphilosophy.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

💡 Inspired by the BBC drama Waiting for the Out? 📺 Don't miss this talk by Andy West, whose book inspired the show. Hosted by TRIP partners @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social and featuring a message from @stephenfry.bsky.social. Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waiting-fo... #philosophy

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Waiting for the Out

Join Andy West, whose memoir inspired the BBC drama Waiting for the Out, for an evening of collaborative discussion on the nature of freedom

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Dr Grace Lockrobin @gracelockrobin.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We operate a Co-Leadership model at @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social and it helps us navigate the ups and downs of the charity landscape with two heads and two skills sets, under the guidance of a great board. Read more about organisations that do the same here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Why more CEOs are sharing the top job

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

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