Please note: The Schedule programme is still in development. There will be input from Shiplake College, Edgware Primary, Lodestar Academy (TSAT), Barton Manor School and many more ... covering metacognitive tools to develop independent learners across subjects. There will be regular updates to this page.
Schedule
(Subject to change)
Day 1 - Conference
Monday, 22nd June, 2026
Barton Manor School, Canterbury, CT1 1SU
9:00 -
9:30 am
Registration & Refreshments
9:30 am
Welcome & Introduction
Alisdair Wade, CEO Thinking Matters
9:40 -
10:10 am
How to Introduce
Intelligent Learning Behaviours
10:15 -
10:45 am
10:45 -
11:05 am
Refreshments
A selection of teas, coffee and refreshments will be provided.
11:05 -
11:35 am
Metacognitive Tools to Support SEND and ALL learners in a Mainstream Setting
11:35-
12:05 pm
12:05 -
12:35 pm
The Habits of Mind Hierarchy - Addressing SEMH and transforming attendance through the HoM
12:35 -
1:15 pm
Lunch
A buffet lunch will be available at the venue along with the opportunity to network with delegates.
1:15 -
1:45 pm
1:45 -
2:15 pm
2:15 -
2.45 pm
Thinking Frames for SEN learners
2:45 -
3.30 pm
Leadership Panel - "Reflecting on How to sustainably embed the development of meta-learners at a whole school level."
3:30 pm
Closing Remarks & Close
Day 2 - Thinking Schools Tour
Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026
09:30 am
Balgowan Primary School, Beckenham, BR3 4HJ
09:30 am Arrival
09:45 am Talk - Topic TBC
10:30 am Classrooms Tour
12:00 pm Lunch - finger buffet at Balgowan Primary
Travel to Bickley Primary School
1:00 pm
Bickley Primary School, Bromley, BR1 2SQ
1:15 pm Arrival
1:30 pm Talk: Topic TBC
2:15 pm Classrooms Tour
3:15-3:30 pm: Close
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