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Why this series matters
Creating a compassionate school culture requires shared understanding, intentional practice, and the right tools.
The Harrow Toolkit for Compassionate Systems helps schools build a culture where wellbeing and compassion are central to everyday practice. It gives staff and students practical tools to better understand emotions, assumptions, and root causes of behaviour.
At the heart of the toolkit are four types of awareness:
- Perceptual
- Relational
- Aspirational
- Somatic
Together, these models help educators strengthen emotional insight, improve communication, and create safer, more connected learning environments.
What to expect
- Four interactive online tutorials
- One hour session
- Practical models, real school examples, and reflective activities
Programme overview
All sessions: 4:00-5:00pm (China Time)
| Title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ladder of Inference | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | This session explores how assumptions shape decisions and behaviours. Teachers will learn to slow down their thinking, question automatic judgments, and foster more thoughtful, inclusive responses in school settings. |
| Systems Awareness Iceberg | Thursday, 2 April 2026 | Discover how to look beneath surface-level issues to identify deeper patterns and root causes. This model helps educators address challenges more effectively by understanding the systems that drive behaviour. |
| Shifting the Burden | Friday, 24 April 2026 | This session introduces four key communication roles—Mover, Follower, Opposer, and Bystander—and explores how they influence team dynamics. Educators will learn how to balance these roles to improve collaboration and reduce conflict. |
| The Four Player Model (David Kantor’s Structural Dynamics) | Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | Focuses on creating long-term, sustainable solutions rather than quick fixes. Teachers will reflect on how short-term strategies can mask deeper issues and learn how to shift toward more meaningful change. |
