This CPD resource is designed to help staff develop a clear understanding of metacognition and how it can be effectively integrated into classroom practice. Drawing on the EEF’s evidence-based guidance, it explains how students can develop awareness of their own learning, understand task demands, and select strategies to plan, monitor, and evaluate their thinking. The resource also provides practical, actionable approaches that teachers can use to embed metacognitive strategies across all subjects, supporting students to become more independent, reflective, and effective learners.