A message from Linda Siegle, Joint Chief Executive

In our last newsletter I highlighted the fact that Learning to Learn is, at last, coming into its own. This has been emphasised once again in the Gilbert Review which reported to the Government in December 2006 and which focuses on personalised learning. We are greatly encouraged that the individual needs of every learner are seen as paramount and we see this as a great step forward. A few comments on the Campaign's response to the review's recommendations have been included under our research section as we think that the findings from six years of Learning to Learn research in the classroom has much to offer in the practical implementation of the 'personalisation' agenda.

The 'jewel in the crown' of this newsletter is, of course, our section on Phase 3 case studies. Action research has often been seen as the 'poor relation' in the research field but the rigorous, academic approach that our university partners bring in supporting the L2L schools has ensured our project teachers' development into highly competent researchers in their own right. Their case study reports are robust and professionally presented as well as giving us a vivid picture of how Learning to Learn really works in classrooms. A big 'thank you' all round!

We are looking forward to launching the final report on Phase 3 within the next few months and will publish its top-line findings in our next newsletter. In the meantime we have been planning Phase 4. Details of this will be available by the beginning of the Summer term but you can be sure that we will continue to look at how Learning to Learn can be 'scaled up' to a whole school approach.

There is more news in this edition of our Support Our Schools (SOS) service. We have long thought that, whilst it is important to continue our L2L action research in schools programme, we need to satisfy a demand for help in the L2L field from other schools. We are delighted that Jackie Beere OBE has agreed to help us in the development and delivery of this new service which draws on our research findings as well as on Jackie's own experience as a pioneering head teacher.

As usual, you will find information about publications and forthcoming events in this edition as well as information about how your school can get involved in Learning at Work Day in May. We are still planning a dedicated website for the growing network of people who are interested in L2L and will launch it when funds permit. In the meantime, we are always happy to receive your comments, views and ideas which can be addressed to me or to Rebecca Goodbourn who manages the L2L project.

A very happy Learning to Learn 2007 from all at the Campaign for Learning.

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