
A search for a Thinking School
Peter Short, a senior teacher from
We've identified a few articles that look at how it will be for pupils when they return to school; the potential trauma and anxiety it may cause as well as the impact on their learning. These resources are mainly based around Barry Carpenter's Recovery Curriuclum - we hope you'll find them useful.
As you are preparing for the return to school - phased at first, then eventually all pupils, it is unlikely that things will just go back to normal as though nothing has happened - you are likely to have:
... and the list goes on. When the children return to school it might help to have a Recovery Curriculum in place - click on the titles below for the information.
Thinking Matters will be providing 'Back to School' online training for school staff - using a range of metacognitive tools to develop pupils' independent learning and self-confidence.
Peter Short, a senior teacher from
Recently we were discussing the EEF guidance report about Metacognition and Self-regulation as a team; it's always good to go back and read the key document! It was great to have a conversation about all the different elements and tools we can give to develop a self-regulating learner. At Thinking Matters, the student is at the heart of our ‘Big Picture’, surrounded by the knowledge, tools and strategies to help them develop as independent, self-regulated learners..