Some great ideas I particularly like the prototype section and will plan some CPD for staff around this.
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Created and Led by
Chris Quigley
Duration
5.5
Target Audience
Head Teachers, Teachers, Deputy Heads, Senior Leaders
Course Overview
Metacognition is one of the most powerful, evidence-informed strategies for improving learning — but turning research into classroom practice can be a challenge.
This course bridges the gap between theory and reality, offering practical strategies, instant resources, and age-appropriate models that you can use straight away. Grounded in the latest cognitive science, it demystifies metacognition and gives you a ready-to-use toolkit that works across subjects and key stages.
Meet the Think-Aloud Crowd
These six engaging characters bring metacognition to life by modelling the thought processes behind effective learning:
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Conn-X the Connector – Makes learning stick by linking ideas to prior knowledge
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Pre-Say the Predictor – Sparks curiosity through structured, evidence-led prediction
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Quest-Q the Questioner – Deepens understanding with high-quality, student-led questions
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Vivid-Ly the Visualiser – Aids comprehension through mental imagery and visual strategies
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Clu-Z the Clue Seeker – Helps learners spot patterns and make logical inferences
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Re-Vue the Reflective One – Builds habits of thoughtful self-evaluation and growth
What You'll Get
This isn’t just a course — it’s your complete classroom companion for teaching metacognition:
- Classroom-ready strategies for teaching metacognitive skills
- Age-specific sentence stems from EYFS to KS3
- Example activities tailored to subjects including Maths, Science, Art, History, PE and more
- Progression grids to support long-term curriculum planning
- Instantly usable resources, including think-aloud scripts, discussion prompts and display materials
- Clear links to cognitive science, Rosenshine’s Principles and evidence-based practice
You'll Leave With
- A complete understanding of what metacognition is and how to teach it
- Confidence to model and scaffold strategic thinking using the Think Aloud method
- Practical tools to support all learners — including those with SEND
- The ability to integrate metacognitive strategies into every subject and key stage
Who's It For?
Perfect for classroom teachers, curriculum leaders and senior leaders who want to:
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Embed reflective, independent learning across the school
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Make metacognition part of every lesson
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Turn “thinking about thinking” into visible, teachable practice
Evidence-based. Practical. Instantly usable.
The Metacognition Toolkit is your all-in-one guide to teaching metacognition with clarity, creativity and confidence.
Pricing & Book
Course Price: £175 (exc. VAT)
Book 3 places and the 4th place is free
Our webinars are held over Zoom and you will be sent a link to access these closer to the event date.
Evidence Informed
All our courses are based on peer-reviewed research.
Practical and inspiring
We bridge the gap between evidence and practice.
Versatile environments
We offer a choice between on-demand and live courses.
Fantastic as always Chris - thank you!
Chris sharing information as a knowledgeable expert who is able to express himself clearly and in an engaging manner was useful. Initial theory and links to cognitive educational practice were also useful. The Metacognition Live Webinar clearly identified strategies to support children develop metacognition through various practice, including generative activity.
Harlow Green Community Primary School
