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Our Pedagogical Principles
| Highly effective teaching and learning is dependent on… | |
|---|---|
| Reflection |
Children editing work Verbal and written reflections on progress and outcomes Teachers reflecting on their own practice Modelling and scaffolding how to reflect Knowing skills and next steps |
| Child-led Opportunities |
Children leading and teaching themselves and others Collaborative learning Pupils having a voice Ownership in what is being taught |
| Engagement |
Inspiring hooks Enthusiastic and passionate teachers Purposeful and active learning Variety of activities, input and content New knowledge |
| Relationships |
Mutual levels of respect Culture of trust and openness Using others’ skills effectively to enhance the team Creating positive, strong, caring and professional relationships between all members of the school community |
| Feedback |
Regular written and oral Personalised and differentiated Opportunities to act on feedback Next steps to inform and develop learning Feedback to and from teachers and pupils |
| Personalised Learning |
High challenge/low threat activities Scaffolding Clear steps to success Awareness of next steps Variety of teaching styles Differentiation Building on prior knowledge |
| An Effective Environment |
Everything having a place Learning resources accessible to children Engaging and celebratory displays Culture of respect and responsibility A secure and safe space All shared areas tidy and organised |
| Effective Questioning |
Talk partners Opportunities for disagreement and discussion Planned higher order questions Children both answering and asking Encouraging explanation and reasoning |
