A set of eight visual tools to teach universal thinking processes.

Thinking Maps were developed by Dr David Hyerle. They provide a common visual thinking language and are used for the explicit teaching of cognitive skills that can be transferred into all curriculum areas and with all age groups.

Thinking Maps are well tried and tested and have been shown to be effective in teaching young people how to develop and use a range of thinking processes. They extend the quality of thinking and help to create effective learners. In addition, they have a significant impact on many aspects of teaching and learning including the quality of writing.

They have been implemented successfully in schools across the world and have now been introduced into the UK where there is a growing number of schools that are using them.

Kestrel has the exclusive rights to Thinking Maps in the UK and have established a team of registered trainers able to deliver accredited training. All are teachers and most are working in schools.

"What I have seen Thinking Maps do has been quite amazing. Children have been empowered to produce their own thinking in a unique and valuable way."
Headteacher - Hunter Hall School

"The learning outcomes for our students based on fundamental thinking processes and learning approaches have been remarkable."
Associate Principal - St Cuthbert's College

"Thinking Maps have proved to be the single most effective thinking tool that we have introduced into our school. They have had a huge impact on the quality of teaching and learning."
Headteacher - Nightingale Primary School