What is metacognition? Can the arts help? Metacognition is often defined as “thinking about thinking”. In education, it’s seen as one of the three components of self-regulated learning and it involves encouraging pupils to think explicitly about their own learning. Metacognition is also relevant when doing arts subjects. It helps children…
Teachers in Reception are increasingly reporting that many children are starting school without being ready for it. Now the charity Kindred Squared has produced its latest report on school readiness. Primary school teachers reported more children are joining reception not ‘school ready’. Last year the survey found 37% of children were not ready…
The Cultural Learning Alliance and the Royal Shakespeare Company along with a number of Midlands Universities have reviewed over 1000 studies to see what difference it makes to children if schools are arts-rich. This power-point presentation summarises that review: https://www.culturallearningalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CLA-Capabilities-Framework_Extended-Version.pdf It is conclusive: schools that are arts rich perform better…