Leading into Belonging
A new video series, ‘Leading into Belonging’, produced by Dom Aquilina. Meet policymakers, researchers, staff and young people, from mainstream and special schools.
Explore the video series →A welcome from Kathryn Riley
At the heart of the Art of Possibilities is the ambition that:
Every child and young person deserves the opportunity to be in a school where they feel safe (physically and emotionally), connected and have a sense of belonging.
In today’s stormy and uncertain world, young people can find themselves cast adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Schools stand as beacons of light - anchors of belonging - places where young people can engage in a joyful process of discovery.
I’m Kathryn Riley, Director of the Art of Possibilities. I’m delighted to invite you to step into our ‘refreshed’ website.

Explore the refreshed website
In addition to our previous resources (including the popular podcast and Rapps on belonging) you will find:
A new video series, ‘Leading into Belonging’, produced by Dom Aquilina. Meet policymakers, researchers, staff and young people, from mainstream and special schools.
Explore the video series →A research and evidenced-based webinar which draws on the work of the ‘Global Leaders in Belonging Network’, co-lead by Professor Kelly Ann Allen, Dr Mohammed Eelmeski and myself.
Webinar link to be added once confirmed.
New publications and materials, including my 2026 book, ‘Leading for School Belonging: How to navigate the way ahead’ (Bloomsbury).
Explore publications →