Quaternity in the wider world
Quaternity Clubs UK members have the opportunity to become accredited facilitators, supporting two important global programmes that bring the enjoyment and benefits of Quaternity to schools, colleges, universities, and organisations of all kinds.
Quaternity in Education
Quaternity is increasingly played in forward-looking education systems around the world—from schools to universities—wherever there is a willingness to explore new forms of learning, interaction, and strategic development. It prepares students of all ages to think clearly, adapt quickly, and work effectively with others in complex environments, engaging them not as passive recipients but as active participants in their own learning.
Quaternity has already been introduced to a number of schools across the UK.
Significant programmes are developing in Scotland, where it complements the national “Meta Skills” framework, which emphasises critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and self-management.
The Thomas’s Schools network of primary schools in London is also developing an exciting programme.
This week (1 & 2 June) saw the 2nd Annual Quaternity Primary School Tournament take place at Winchburgh Primary School, with 11 classes participating, 12 teachers refereeing and approximately 280 P4–P7 (ages 7 -11) students taking part. Students from Bridgend Primary School also joined the event, with everyone participating in the chess-like educational mindsport.
Winchburgh Development Ltd. generously funded 50 new Quaternity educational sets for the school, helping further expand the groundbreaking Meta Skills educational programme currently being supported through West Lothian Council – Education Services / Community Arts.
This year’s tournament, the conclusion of the 3-year pilot programme, qualifies participating schools and teachers in the official Quaternity Academy pathway. Teachers involved in the programme are beginning the Academy certification process, which provides structured training in delivery, supervision, and long-term programme development inside schools as official facilitators, coaches and referees.
This allows participating schools to host tournaments and learning sessions Locally, Regionally and Internationally as part of The Quaternity Academy, an internationally governed youth mindsport Association focused on strategic thinking, teamwork, and student development.
The tournament itself reflects the continuing growth of the programme within Scottish schools and highlights the strong partnership between schools, Community Arts, West Lothian Council, Winchburgh Development Ltd., and Quaternity Academy in supporting innovative educational opportunities for young people.
The event was supported by volunteer referees from Quaternity Clubs UK.
If you would like to explore introducing Quaternity to a school near you,
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On 9th June 2026 Thomas’s Battersea prep school hosted the first inter-Thomas’s school Quaternity tournament between themselves Thomas’s Clapham and Thomas’s Fulham. The event was a team tournament with 8 children from each school comprising the teams and with 2 rounds of matches played.
The tournament was very exciting with a high level of Quaternity play and was a closely contested affair. The eventual champions were Thomas’s Clapham, closely followed by Thomas’s Fulham and with Thomas’s Battersea in third place.
The event was a great success and it is expected that this will be the first of many.
The event was supported by volunteer referees from Quaternity Clubs UK.