According to the University of Exeter’s latest May 2026 Thinking School accreditation report, it’s the shift from a “teaching approach to a pedagogical culture.” We want to congratulate

The latest online Thinking School Network Drive Team Meeting looked at how to use Metacognitive Visual Tools to develop Phonics & Spelling.  This shortened video shows some of

We were thrilled to take part in the Education Insights event earlier this term focusing on Metacognition. What a great opportunity to share experience and knowledge on empowering

We recently caught up with Gail Henderson, a history teacher and member of Killicomaine Junior High School’s (KJHS) Drive Team in Portadown, Northern Ireland – who kindly shared

Stay Informed with the Thinking Matters Newsletter … Thinking Matters publishes a regular newsletter to keep you up-to-date on everything happening in the Thinking Schools Network and the

Following up on our recent Lethal Retrieval Practice Mutations – the excellent Scientists in the Making (Ms.Sam) has offered up some practical considerations from a teacher’s perspective that

The insightful Carl Hendrick has produced another interesting read looking at potential lethal mutations of retrieval practice.  Sparked by some new research that shows limited benefits when using

Congratulations to Thinking School Network Hub, Danescourt Primary, who have just had their Estyn report published. It’s so encouraging to see their “Spotlight” (area of identified innovative practice)

There’s an interesting new paper that explores how the use of learning strategies, particularly ineffective ones like highlighting and rereading, can be understood through the lens of habit