Consolidation

Consolidation

Why this matters

Learning is strengthened through revisiting, reflecting and connecting. Consolidation helps learners secure understanding and recognise progress.

It also provides valuable assessment information for staff.

What this means for staff

• Planning time to revisit learning

• Using low-stakes assessment to check understanding

• Helping learners reflect on progress and next steps

• Reinforcing learning over time, not just at the end

What this looks like in practice

• Retrieval practice at the start or end of lessons

• Exit tickets or reflection prompts

• Revisiting key concepts across lessons

• Encouraging learners to articulate what they have learned

• Linking learning back to success criteria

Reflecting on impact

Staff might ask:

• What evidence do I have that learning has stuck?

• Which learners need more opportunities to consolidate?

• How am I using consolidation to inform next steps?