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Empowering schools with evidence-based courses on oracy, metacognition, retrieval practice, and curriculum design to enhance long-term memory and student outcomes.

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Training Courses and Educational Resources for Schools and Teachers

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Feb
7
Metacognition—monitoring and controlling one's thought processes—is a powerful tool that can transform learning, helping students make substantially improved progress. This course will provide a practical toolkit of strategies teachers may apply in any classroom, from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 3. Using six core metacognitive strategies, you will learn how to support students in becoming more reflective, confident, and independent learners.
Feb
13
Oracy—the ability to speak articulately with confidence and fluency—is one of the most essential yet overlooked disciplines in education today. While we place great emphasis on literacy and numeracy, oracy remains the key to unlocking student potential across all subjects. It is not just a tool for effective communication; it is a powerful driver of deeper learning, critical thinking, and social mobility.

Popular On-demand Courses

Research conducted by the Educational Endowment Foundation (EEF) indicated that there are five particular approaches which can be integrated into day-to-day teaching practice to raise attainment among children with additional needs, as well as their classmates.
This course helps school leaders to answer two questions: How effective is your curriculum? How do you know? 
Develop a whole-school vocabulary spine based on ambitious, rich, academic language

Latest from the Blog

Enquiry-Based Learning: Striking a Balance Between Curiosity and Prior Knowledge
Enquiry-Based Learning: Striking a Balance Between Curiosity and Prior Knowledge
10th Jan 2025
Enquiry-based learning is a pedagogical approach that lies at the heart of many curricula, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). It encourages students to ask questions, explore ideas, and construct their understanding of the world. However, this approach also raises important questions about its effectiveness for all learners, mainly when prior knowledge is limited.This blog explores the relationship between enquiry-based learning and prior knowledge, highlighting research supporting the need to balance discovery and foundational understanding.
Learning Through Talk and Learning to Talk: A Powerful Partnership
Learning Through Talk and Learning to Talk: A Powerful Partnership
20th Nov 2024
Picture the scene: Classrooms are buzzing with conversation, students debating ideas, explaining their reasoning, and building on each other’s contributions. But what’s the purpose of all this talk? Is it simply a by-product of learning, or could it be something much more? The answer lies in understanding two complementary approaches: learning through talk and learning to talk. These concepts, when combined, create a powerful framework that builds effective communication skills and deepens students' learning across the curriculum.
The Power of Oracy: Unlocking Student Potential Across the Curriculum
The Power of Oracy: Unlocking Student Potential Across the Curriculum
1st Oct 2024
Oracy—the ability to express oneself fluently and confidently through spoken language—remains one of the most overlooked yet essential disciplines in education today. While literacy and numeracy often dominate educational priorities, oracy is increasingly recognised as the key to unlocking deeper learning, critical thinking, social mobility, and employability across all subject areas. Despite its importance, oracy continues to receive limited attention in many curricula worldwide.In this blog, we will explore the benefits of oracy, the research supporting its integration into classroom practice, and how teachers can make it an integral part of the curriculum.