Specialist Spotlight: Metacognition (Cross-phase)
- Online
- 19 Oct 2026 (15:30 - 16:30)
As schools continue to support pupils to become increasingly independent and effective learners, metacognition is receiving growing attention in research and in the context of SEND reform. This session explores how evidence-informed approaches can help pupils understand how they learn, develop effective learning strategies and take greater ownership of their learning and progress.
Drawing on research and guidance, we will consider how metacognitive approaches can be integrated into everyday teaching and learning across a range of contexts.
Suitable for practitioners across all phases, the session will provide opportunities to reflect on current practice and consider practically how metacognitive approaches can support positive outcomes for all learners.
Please note: Due to the interactive nature of these sessions, recordings will not be made available after the event.
Online
Suitable for: SENCO, Teacher, Support staff, Senior Leader
Meet your trainer
Dr Zoe Brown, Educational Psychologist
After graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, I spent time working as a teaching assistant in a busy secondary school. Upon realising I wanted to undertake further study and expand on my use of psychology in education, I returned to the University of Nottingham to study the Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology. Since qualifying in 2018, I have worked at Nottinghamshire Educational Psychology Service as a main-grade educational psychologist and, more recently, as the senior educational psychologist for training and projects. I am also the Nottinghamshire County Council lead for the NottAlone project which aims to bring together support and signposting to local mental health support services in the area.
I am passionate about organisational psychology and I enjoy working with schools to make changes which support the school community as a whole. I am also interested in Narrative psychology, supporting children in care/ previously in care and equity & inclusion.
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