Learning & Teaching

We know that people learn in many different ways, and respond best to different types of input; we must therefore deliver teaching in different ways to address the needs of all our learners. We take into account the different forms of intelligence (for example, mathematical/logical, visual/spatial, interpersonal, and musical) when planning our teaching.

Find out more about our 'Purposeful, Practical & Powerful' curriculum

We ensure the best possible environment for learning by developing a positive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and feel they belong, where they enjoy being challenged, but where they enjoy learning, and feel confident to succeed. We encourage children to take responsibility for their own learning, to be Involved, as far as possible in reviewing the way they learn, and to reflect on how they learn – what helps them learn, and what makes it difficult for them to learn. It is our children who have helped to form the curriculum and our planning is informed by their ideas and their interests.

When we are teaching we focus on motivating all the children, and building on their skills, knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, so that they reach the highest level of personal achievement. We use the school curriculum plan to guide our teaching. This sets out the aims, objectives and values of the school, and details what is to be taught to each year group.

Teachers make ongoing assessments of each child’s progress, and they use this information when planning their lessons. It enables them to take into account the abilities of all their children. Our prime focus is to develop further the knowledge and skills of all our children. We strive to ensure that all tasks set are appropriate to each child’s level of ability and that every child achieves their full potential.