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Monday, 22nd June 2026
Conference
Barton Manor School,
Canterbury
9:15am - 3:45pm BST
Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
Thinking Schools Tour
Balgowan Primary School, Beckenham
Bickley Primary School, Bromley
09:30am - 3:45pm BST
and/or
Festival Theme
'Pure Practical'
Sharing Best Practice in Metacognition and Self-Regulation
This year we are leaving the researchers and theorists at home. So no key notes - just short, impactful inputs from school leaders and teachers who develop metacognitive, self-regulating learners every day in their own classrooms across the Thinking School Network.
Why The Festival of Metacognition?
Networking - Practical Workshops - CPD - School Visits
The Festival of Metacognition is unique. It offers those with a passion for developing metacognitive, self-regulating learners the ability to:
Take home classroom strategies from expert practitioners
Share ideas with leaders and teachers from across the Thinking School Network​
Visit Thinking Schools in action
Impactful CPD to share across your school / MAT
Conference tickets include full access to supporting materials and selected footage from the event for the next 12 months for you and your whole school - at no additional cost.
2026 Schedule
A rich line-up of inspirational, experienced educators and practioners
WORKSHOPS
Illuminating and practical workshops throughout the day, all with a metacognitive focus and presented by experts in their fields.
NETWORKING
Throughout the day there are opportunities to network with like-minded leaders and teachers from Primary and Secondary Schools of all types, including accredited Thinking Schools, to share experiences regarding the development of metacognition and self-regulation in your students.
THINKING SCHOOL TOUR
On Tuesday 23rd June, join us on a tour of two Exeter University accredited Primary Thinking Schools in Beckenham and Bromley. Meet staff and students who will share how they have adapted the Thinking Schools approach to their very different settings.
