For five years James and Kate worked together to design and implement a whole-school, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning known as Learning Skills.

Learning Skills is a ‘complex intervention’ comprised of multiple evidence-informed practices. In this practical guide for teachers and school leaders, James and Kate reveal a recipe for success rooted in three key concepts: metacognition (reflecting on learning); self-regulation (taking ownership over the learning process); and oracy (developing high quality speaking and listening skills).