Whole school Teaching & Learning Policy. Written for Primary but could be adapted. Includes key headings and statements on what constitutes good teaching, knowledge of pupils, prior learning, planning, learning environment, resources, teaching strategies, assessment and expectations. This policy can be used as a structured starting point for sharing views on T&L with staff prior to adapting the content or creating own policy.
Behaviour for Learning pupil self-evaluation/assessment template. Suitable for Primary/Secondary. Pupils identify their strengths and areas for development in individual lessons, specific subjects or over an identified timescale. This template makes it easy for pupils to identify ways to improve their behaviour for learning and set realistic targets. Can be used as part of a single lesson or at the end of a series of lessons. Also suitable for PSHCE/Tutor time, behaviour management reviews or for SENCOs or TAs to support pupils with SEN. Can be used as a record to monitor pupil progress over an academic school year and share with parents.
KS 2 Set of 20 Famous children’s author cards and 16 library task cards.
20 small children’s author information cards for pupils to read as part of research and information gathering in book areas and library. Authors are well known and include: Alan Ahlberg, Roald Dahl, Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter, C.S Lewis etc.
The 16 library/book corner task cards are graded/colour coded into three levels of difficulty and include tasks such as:
Easy: Find your favourite book and give two reasons why you like it.
Medium: Find a book about an adventure. How did you know it was an adventure story?
Hard: Read a non -fiction book about an animal. Explain your choice. How did the book improve your knowledge?
This booklet is for NQT's seeking to secure their first teaching post. It is a 13 page practical guide on how to write application letters which match the person specification criteria and maximise chances of getting shortlisted. There is advice on how to prepare for school visits, interviews and performance tips including a strategy to use to avoid 'going blank ' in the interview.
Tried and tested by teachers who have won their first posts!
Non- negotiable spoken vocabulary assessment record grid for EYFS practitioners. There are vocabulary lists for 14 key topic areas eg colours, body parts, family, verbs, comparisons etc. organised into age expected bands. Colour coded assessment for use in under3 setting, YN or 3 year old setting and YR and equivalent setting. A useful tool to monitor record individual speaking and listening progress.