Learning Schools

Schools as learning organisations (SLOs) are undergoing a resurgence for Primary and Secondary schools seeking long term change and improvement. Such schools replace ‘schooling’ for learning. They embrace learning, not only for students but all staff.  They create cultures, systems and structures that support “learning to learn” on a whole-school basis. These schools bring together shared values where everyone works toward a goal of sustained excellence in learning. They reflect on what they are doing and adapt accordingly. They are flexible to change. They do not stand still. They learn from themselves and from others and are committed to lifelong learning.

This MESH Guide introduces the idea of SLOs and the evidence underpinning it. It provides  resources and materials to help put this into practice.  The intended audience for this Guide is teachers, Headteachers and those with roles in school development and improvement.