Accredited Thinking School

A Cognitive Approach to Education

At Meon Way Federation we believe passionately in providing our students with the best foundations on which to build their academic and personal success. As part of this, we utilise a cognitive approach to education through Thinking Skills and Tools.

As part of our journey toward being acknowledged as a centre of best practice in this field, we recently earned our accreditation as a Thinking School from University of Exeter’s prestigious Cognitive Education Development Unit. It is testament to the application of our staff and students that the use of Thinking Skills have become ingrained in our school culture and part of our everyday learning. 

Thinking Tools: Hats, Maps, and Keys

A Thinking School is unique in their focus to share with your child the tools to become a life-long learner, and to develop the best possible habits for success in life. It is an educational community which involves both students and staff learning how to think reflectively, critically and creatively.  

Our thinking toolkit is how we support them through this journey. These tools are used in tandem with an approach to teaching that instils a growth mindest and ‘can do’ attitude. Through their time in a Thinking School, students will develop the right habits to ensure they are successful throughout education and beyond.