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The power of a conversation: About neurodiversity and professional development

Jenn Sills continues the series by talking with new Deputy Director Sarah Cooksley on a matter close to her heart

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Metacognition

“I just know!” Explicitly teaching pupils metacognitive strategies

Without explicit teaching of the strategies of metacognition, it is hard for pupils to explain their own thinking to themselves.

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Modelling

Making thinking visible: Using modelling to build independent writers

Why do pupils struggle when scaffolds are removed – even when we have modelled what excellence should look like?

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A selection of events from the Research Schools Network

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13 Oct

in-person

Tackling Disadvantage Conference 2026 – Fully Booked

We’ll be back with our third conference in October

Gloucestershire Research School at The GLA Trust

18 Nov - 30 Jun

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Pupil Premium Network

Sharing good practice across the county to lead an effective Pupil Premium Strategy back in your school

Gloucestershire Research School at The GLA Trust

19 Jan

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Strong Foundations

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The power of a conversation: About neurodiversity and professional development

“I just know!” Explicitly teaching pupils metacognitive strategies

Making thinking visible: Using modelling to build independent writers

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Tackling Disadvantage Conference 2026 – Fully Booked

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Strong Foundations