The importance of making, and learning from mistakes – Alexander Cooke, remote learning lead

Alexander Cooke, secondary school English teacher and remote learning lead for Shavington High School explains how one of the most useful lessons his school has learnt during the pandemic is that not only is it okay to make mistakes, it’s often actively helpful as long as there is a culture of learning and openness among staff. Giving teachers the chance to share and discuss what has gone wrong, as well as what is working, can make staff feel more confident to try new things without fear of failure, and perhaps to steer clear of certain approaches that might not be as successful.