Beaumont Primary School children take part in groundbreaking project

Beaumont Primary School is taking part in a groundbreaking programme to develop their thinking skills in a groundbreaking project led by respected former headteacher John Baumber.

The idea is that youngsters are equipped with skills to face any classroom task, simply by understanding how they think and learn.

Known as Metacognitive learning, children are taught to understand the mental processes involved in knowing, understanding and learning and motivation to use this process and apply it to tasks.

Beaumont Primary has been identified as a laboratory school to develop this new way of equipping children with the skills they need to become confident and resilient.

Year 2 children counting to 10 in Japanese at Beaumont School

The programme at Beaumont Primary School was launched with an assembly to enthuse pupils about the theories behind thinking ­— and using those to overcome and master a new skill.

Year One teacher Kelly Sullivan led by example by trying hula hooping by mastering it using her knowledge of balance, movement and pace.

Importantly, she planned out exactly what she had to do to succeed and having a positive mindset ­— before evening trying.

Over three weeks, pupils are using exactly the same method to learn new skills ­— even being able to to count to 10 in Japanese.

The programme is running for three weeks.

Miles Evans, Libby Bowden, Sabry Ibrahim and Zainab Ahmed showcasing their learning at Beaumont School

Headteacher Stacey Postle said: "Our work as a Laboratory school has enabled us to collaborate with schools at a local, national and global level to develop the teaching expertise in our school.

"This has helped learners be the best learners they can be, by us instilling a positive mindset and a problem solving approach to their learning.

"The pupils of Beaumont Primary will leave us as confident, resilient and independent learners ready to take on any challenges they may face."