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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 8h

Enormous congratulations to Lawrence View Primary for their recent accreditation as a Thinking School by the University of Exeter, recognising all their hard work and commitment to embed a whole school approach to metacognition. Well done to all staff, pupils and all involved! #thinkingschools

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 1d

How exciting to meet with one of our thinking teams for some interesting and reflective discussion in their beautiful new school building! Congratulations Rowandale IPS, Moira and best wishes with continuing to embed your thinking school approach. #thinkingschools #ThinkingMatters #metacognition

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 7d

www.thinkingmatters.com/.../enabling.... Enabling SEND Learners to Thrive ...How can metacognitive visual tools help students with learning challenges? Find out as Lorna Gardiner sits down for a discussion with Judit Coulehan, Director of Learning Development and SENCO at Shiplake College

Vlog: Enabling SEND learners to thrive - Thinking Matters

Director of Learning Development and SENCO at Shiplake College discusses how the Shiplake community utilises metacognitive visual tools with the college’s SEND learners.

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to Our Lady Star of the Sea School being awarded Thinking School Status - reflecting their commitment to excellent teaching and learning. The report highlights the impressive growth during Thinking Schools implementation period and states "learning is mediated wonderfully" ...

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 15d

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 23d

Massive congratulations to Stanley Park Infants' School on their reaccreditation as an Advanced Thinking School! Their commitment to creating "meta-learners" shines through, the report notes: "The focus on the development of the whole child and reflective practice is a strong aspect of school life"

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 26d

An inspiring week helping schools embed metacognitive learning! Huge thanks to:
Mill Mead Primary, Hertford (driving meta-learners).
Windrush Charlton Primary, London (great 'Thinking Frames' work).
Bemerton St John Primary, Wilts (powerful 'Thinking Aloud' strategies).#thinkingmatters

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 28d

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · 29d

Great first session with the staff at Ballyclare Secondary School. We introduced our Metacognitive Visual Tools and were so impressed by their enthusiasm. Looking forward to our next meeting to hear about their progress! #metacognition #visualtools #BallyclareSecondarySchool

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 17

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Boost Your Students' Thinking and Speaking Skills! Join our live, online course, An Introduction to Oracy and Metacognition, designed specifically for primary teachers and TAs. #oracy #metacognition #thinkingmatters

An introduction to Oracy and Metacognition - stimulate oracy in your classroom!

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 15

Huge congratulations to Vilnius Kindergarten, 'Gelynas' in Lithuania for their recently renewed Thinking School status ... We're so impressed with your continued commitment to developing successful meta-learners! #metalearners #metacognition #thinkingschools #ThinkingMatters

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 12

A great start to the school year - working with the staff of two warm and welcoming staff on the beautiful Isle of Man. Best wishes to the teams of Ballasally Primary School and Scoill Phurt le Moirrey as they continue to embed metacognition across their schools. #thinkingschools #metacognition

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 11

Congratulations to Ciarra Mulholland from @StPatsMaghera, on being named the Pearson National Teaching Outstanding New Teacher of the Year 2024!
St Patrick's will share their approach at the NI Thinking Schools TransformEd Conf on Nov 7th. Register now! forms.gle/mSMseNuafPQ7...

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 10

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Northern Ireland Schools: Secure TPL funding to implement a whole-school metacognition framework. Our #evidenceinformed approach develops #independent, #criticalthinkers with proven strategies like Thinking Frames and Metacognitive Questioning.

Secure your Transform Ed TPL Funding - A Whole-School Metacognition and Science of Learning Approach

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 4

The staff at St.Patrick's Primary School, Belfast recently spent a full training day exploring how the TM Thinking Frames can help their students develop as 'meta-learners' - with lots of great ideas to put into practice this term! #thinkingframes #metacognition #thinkingmatters

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 3

BIG congratulations to Madinati Alsageerah International School in Jeddah on being accredited as a 'Thinking School' by the University of Exeter! The report praised how they put #metacognition, #criticalthinking, and #reflection at the heart of learning. Well done to the whole team!

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some exciting "firsts" last week! We intro'd the Thinking Schools approach to the new Drive Team at Ballyclare PS and shared the Metacognitive Visual Tools with all staff at St Paul's PS Belfast. Welcome to both schools - we're so excited to be working with you! #thinkingschools #metacognition

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Aug 27

What a fantastic three days training at Moira Primary, Riverdale Primary, and Killicomaine Junior High. A great job practicing key skills; persisting, listening with understanding and empathy, and thinking interdependently! Keep embedding those Intelligent Learning Behaviours!

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Aug 27

What a fantastic three days training at Moira Primary, Riverdale Primary, and Killicomaine Junior High. A great job practicing key skills; persisting, listening with understanding and empathy, and thinking interdependently! Keep embedding those Intelligent Learning Behaviours!

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Jul 16

☀️ Our #SummerTerm2025 news is here! From going 'down-under' to new #ThinkingSchool accreditations, there's so much to share from the @ThinkingSchools Network! 👇 #Education #Metacognition
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Thinking Matters Summer Newsletter 2025

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Jul 8

"Education Minister, NI, announces £31 million investment in Teacher Prof. Learning Fund over the next three years'' Such positive news! Thinking Matters' evidence-based approaches can support your goals. Get in touch! www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/educati... www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/educati...

Education Minister announces £31 million investment in Teacher Professional Learning Fund over the next three years

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today unveiled a landmark Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund.

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Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Jul 1

Unlock 8 months' extra progress! The latest EEF Toolkit shows Metacognition & Self-Regulated Learning now adds 2 months MORE than any other intervention. We provide tailored training & support to help your students achieve this. Have a conversation today! www.thinkingmatters.com/contact-us

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Jun 27

" ...thinking serves as a ‘golden thread’ throughout the daily practice of the school ...." CONGRATULATIONS to Wellington PS,low on achieving reaccreditation as an Advanced Thinking School from @exeter.ac.uk as they continue to put #metacognition and #criticalthinking at the heart of their learning.

Thinking Matters @thinkingmatters1.bsky.social · Jun 26

What an enthusiastic session with the staff of Killicomaine Junior High, Portadown, just before summer break! So many great examples of metacognitive tools & insights on being a "Thinking School" (check out our Slido word cloud!). Have a wonderful summer and see you in August!