About Anoara Mughal and Think Future Learn
I’m Anoara Mughal FCCT NPQH, educator, author and speaker specialising in metacognition, self-regulated learning and educational equity. Through Think Future Learn, I translate research into practical approaches that help teachers and school leaders develop increasingly independent, self-regulated learners.
Metacognitive Teaching
Teach Primary Awards 2026 Shortlisted
My latest book, Metacognitive Teaching: How to Narrow the Attainment Gap and Promote Equity in the Classroom, has been shortlisted in the CPD category of the Teach Primary Awards 2026.
The book brings together metacognition, attainment, learner independence and educational equity — the ideas at the heart of my work.
Meet Anoara Mughal
I have more than 18 years’ experience in education and leadership and am a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and hold the NPQH.
I’m the author of two books on metacognition: Think! Metacognition-powered Primary Teaching and Metacognitive Teaching: How to Narrow the Attainment Gap and Promote Equity in the Classroom.
I’ve written for education publications including TES, The Chartered College of Teaching and Headteacher Update, and I have spoken at education conferences about teaching, learning and leadership.
Today, my work through Think Future Learn focuses on metacognition, self-regulated learning, attainment, learner independence and educational equity.
Bring Metacognition into Your School
Develop independent learners. Support attainment. Promote equity.
I offer whole-school CPD, leadership development, workshops and keynotes designed to help schools translate metacognition research into effective practice.
