The Learning Pit is widely used in schools and educational settings to foster a culture where challenge is seen as a positive and necessary part of learning.
Its creator, James Nottingham is a teacher with 30+ years’ experience, a sought-after keynote speaker, in-school consultant and best-selling author.
Here's one of our introductory videos for students
Recommendations from Renowned Researchers
"James Nottingham has the skills of explaining the complex in a way which is accessible & inviting. The examples of how it could be & the insights into what success looks like will leave staff wanting to do things differently without a bag of guilt to weigh them down"
“James Nottingham will help you navigate the world of educational research & focus on actions that can have high impact. I enjoy the clarity & good humour they bring to his work as will you. I highly recommend him”
“The Learning Pit is a critical element of creating Visible Learners. James Nottingham helps teachers hone the necessary pedagogical skills of dialogue, feedback, questioning & mindset. There’s no better resource to encourage all learners to know & maximise their impact”