A Whole-School Approach to the Teaching of Thinking. A Unique Approach which leads to more Effective Learning.

• New! International Thinking Skills Conference

10th & 11th June 2013 @ Alexandra House, Swindon.
Join Dr. David Hyerle & Prof. Vivienne Baumfield along with school representatives from the UK and abroad. Choose from 30 practical and research based workshops.

See our flyer for further details and book your place using our online booking form.

• As TSI and Kestrel continue to grow we are delighted to welcome Lizzie to our admin team based at our main office in Swindon. Lizzie brings excellent organisational skills and will be a valuable new asset to provide additional support to our administration team. Lizzie is a keen horsewoman taking part in national eventing activities. 

• New! 'Primary Teachers Update' article - Patrick Affley, headteacher at Christ the King Catholic Primary School Cardiff, explains why his school chose to become a Thinking School and what this label means. Read article

• New! Congratulations to Llangewydd Junior School, Bridgend on receiving Thinking School Accreditation!
   
• Link to recent television programme documenting - Rhod Gilbert's 'Work Experience' as a primary school teacher at Accredited Thinking School - Monnow Primary School.
   

• New! Have you looked at our international website
   www.thinkingschoolsinternational.com ?
   

• WHAT IS A THINKING SCHOOL?

A thinking school is a school that puts the teaching of thinking at the heart of learning.

• HOW TO BECOME A THINKING SCHOOL

Kestrel Education works with schools that seek a systematic strategy with which to further develop independent learning.

We support schools in:

the development and implementation of a range of thinking tools and strategies that will become a natural part of a student's repertoire.

the creation of a creative and critical thinking culture in which young people learn to understand their own thinking and the thinking of others.

Kestrel works in partnership with the Cognitive Education Centre (CEC) and The Aspire Programme at the University of Exeter. The Cognitive Education Centre accredits schools meeting its criteria as 'Thinking Schools'.

• FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON KESTREL CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING click here
   
• TO JOIN (AT NO COST) THE NETWORK OF SCHOOLS WORKING TOWARDS BECOMING A THINKING SCHOOL click here