1. Outcomes for pupils were variable over time
Sutton Trust, EEF Toolkit
A complex picture with regards to the barriers to learning
Improving behaviour for learning
Developing metacognitive strategies
Achievement Unlocked
Whole school approach linked to “Secrets of Success”

2. Engaging staff - change of mindsets
ReflectEd approach to metacognition
Concrete evidence of its impact and credibility
Complemented other embedded whole school approaches towards developing learning
Adapted to our school – No ICT
CPD

3. A taught lesson each week – juggling, tying laces
Reflection Colours
Reflection Keys
Reflection Comments
Coaching/Peer Mentoring
Celebration Assemblies
Habit
Monitoring
Adapting as research develops

4. Impact? Short term vs Longer term
In school data
Attitudes to Learning
Parental / External feedback
Quality of Teaching
20% increase ‘they learn from their experiences’.
Embedded within all teaching and learning
More independent learners, increased resilience, can effectively coach each other.
“Metacognition has helped me persevere and learn from my mistakes.”
“Metacognition has helped me feel better when I can’t achieve something. I now understand that sometimes you don’t get things straight away.”