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                <title>The Wish List</title>
                <description><![CDATA[These five powerful &#x27;wish list&#x27; questions from Ian Gilbert&#x27;s classic text Essential Motivation in the Classroom help develop intrinsic motivation in students <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/the-wish-list/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One Stop CPD Shop for MATs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x27;re a MAT, a relationship with us guarantees you the best CPD delivered by some of the UK&#x27;s most in-demand speakers - and saves you money in the process. <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/one-stop-cpd-shop-for-mats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>On the Death of Parent</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New PSHE guidance in England needs schools to address loss and bereavement so here is our advice, based on experience, for when a child loses a parent. As they will... <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/on-the-death-of-parent/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are we at war, Miss?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[What do we say to children who ask about war? Associate and former SAS major Floyd Woodrow shares his suggestions about how to reassure children with honesty <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/are-we-at-war-miss/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carrot, Sticks or Something Else</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There is more to behaviour, motivation and attendance than carrots and sticks. Ian Gilbert shares the work he is seeing in schools that focus on &#x27;another way&#x27; <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/carrot-sticks-or-something-else/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seven Questions to Ask Before You Permanently Exclude a Child</title>
                <description><![CDATA[What are seven important questions every school should ask themselves before permanently excluding a child or young person? Tier Blundell shares his thoughts <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/seven-questions-to-ask-before-you-permanently-exclude-a-child/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>32 Questions to Help Them Think</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Improve your questioning strategies in the classroom to deepen and stretch their thinking and learning - here are 32 questions to start with from Ian Gilbert <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/32-questions-to-help-them-think/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six Quick Things on Finnish Education</title>
                <description><![CDATA[What makes Finnish education so special? Here are Six Quick Things on Finnish schools and education from Ian Gilbert after his visit to a local school in 2026 <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/six-quick-things-on-finnish-education/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 24 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Outdoor Thunks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Are you outdoors when you&#x27;re in a cave? 46 Outdoor Thunks from Independent Thinking&#x27;s Ian Gilbert and outdoor learning pioneer, the late great Juliet Robertson <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/outdoor-thunks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six Quick Things on Challenge</title>
                <description><![CDATA[What is challenge in the classroom? How can we stretch our students to move beyond learning to really thinking. Saaskia Roobaert shares Six Quick Things for us <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/six-quick-things-on-challenge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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