The Learning Environment

We believe a well organised and stimulating environment has a direct impact on the quality of teaching and learning, reflects our high expectations and standards and enables pupils to develop independence in their learning.  There should be clear consistency between year group classrooms although there may be some  ‘deliberate differences’ to ensure the needs of all learners are met.

Key features:

Organised and appropriately resourced:

• Resources for lesson readily available
• Classrooms tidy and orderly
• Classrooms should be left ready for the next session

Visual Timetable:

• Outline of the day should be visual for all learners

Engaging displays:

• An enticing Book Corner and reading area which encourages a love of reading
• The 6 school values should be displayed clearly
• A display which celebrates our Christan distinctiveness should also be displayed
• Children’s work is celebrated and displayed in communal areas

 Working Walls:

• Develop throughout a unit and support knowledge building and retrieval
• Working walls for Maths, English and Learning Journey subjects
• The title for Working walls will be consistent throughout the school and where appropriate, will feature the subject definition and symbol
• Working walls should feature the concept symbol, key vocabulary and prompts for key knowledge
• Working walls could also feature key processes (Maths) and supports for writing linked to Writing Framework
• Working walls should be consistent between year group classes ensuring that there is an equitable offer for all learners.