About Glenn:
Glenn Skelhorn is the Founding Director of The Thinker Community Interest Company (CIC), a Member of Council and Tutor at the Royal Institute of Philosophy, and a former Head of Philosophy at three leading sixth form colleges in the North West of England.
Through The Thinker CIC, a Liverpool-based social enterprise established in 2023, he develops innovative programmes that use philosophy and dialogue to help people of all ages think more critically, communicate more effectively, and engage constructively with complex social issues. His work spans schools, libraries, community organisations, and public institutions, with partnerships including The Pandemic Institute, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
A SAPERE Level 3 trained facilitator in philosophical enquiry, he has extensive experience supporting teachers, young people, and communities to develop critical, creative, and collaborative thinking. Alongside this, he has worked with the Royal Institute of Philosophy for over sixteen years as a tutor, researcher, author, presenter, and events organiser, delivering philosophy education across the UK, leading reforms to the Institute’s schools programme, writing educational resources, and providing teacher training in Philosophy for Children.
Prior to founding The Thinker, Glenn served as Head of Philosophy at King George V College, Connell College, and Carmel College, leading A-Level and International Baccalaureate programmes in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theory of Knowledge, Critical Thinking, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). He also spent two years as Philosopher in Residence at Greenbank High School, embedding philosophical enquiry across the curriculum.
He currently serves on the Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Sector (LCVS) Community Impact Fund Committee and is a Governor at St Hilda’s CE High School. His work focuses on creating opportunities for thoughtful dialogue and helping people develop the skills needed to navigate the ethical, social, and environmental challenges of the twenty-first century
