Prenton Preparatory School

Prenton Preparatory School

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PRENTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL

TEACHING & LEARNING POLICY

General Principles

At Prenton Preparatory School we aim to develop the “whole” child who progresses and grows into an independent person through a variety of experiences –

Learning – that is planned in order to develop each child’s potential;

Exploring – through investigation, problem solving and observation within school and beyond;

Working – together as a class, in a group or individually;

Evaluating and assessing work.

Key Principles

1.A variety of teaching methods

2.A differentiated curriculum

3.A shared understanding of expectations

4.A stimulating happy and secure environment

5.A recognised code of behaviour

6.A home-school partnership

7.Children develop their potential

8.Resources – appropriate and accessible

1.A variety of teaching methods

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

Whole class teaching;All staff have a consistent approach to

learning

Group activity;Learning tasks are matched to

children’s ability with provision for challenge, consolidation and extension.

Support of Classroom Assistants;Agreed procedures of Assessment,

Recording and Reporting are followed

Good communication between home and school and between all staff.

2.A differentiated curriculum

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

A variety of approached being usedSupport for children with learning difficulties;

with a range of resources to support;

Different levels of work at both KeyGood resources appropriate to children’s

Stages and the Foundation Stageneeds;

appropriate to children’s needs:

Equal access to the curriculum for allClass room organisation to aid the learning

childrenprocess.

3.A shared understanding of expectation

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

Progress in learning towards

1.Foundation profileAim for consistently high standards;

2.Key Stage 1 tests

3.11+ ExaminationModerate work on a regular basis;

4.Key Stage 2 tests;

Effective classroom organisation Ensure resources are available;

Reflecting quality ie differentiation;

Agreed marking and homeworkEnable children to celebrate their

policies and an agreed standard ofachievements;

presentation;

Children’s work celebrated by display.Enable subject teachers to monitor work in

that subject.

4.A stimulating, secure and happy environment

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

Displays of work;Every member of the school community is

Celebration of achievement;valued;

Pride in the environment;Good planning

Self-esteem and care for everyone;Opportunities for staff and children to relax

Consistency;and socialise;

Children eager to come to school.Mutual support and recognisation of each

others gifts.

5. A recognised code of behaviour

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

Respect for each other;Our behaviour reflects the school;

Care for the environment;Prospectus;

Quiet movement through the school;Everyone aware of standards;

School policy on behaviour working;Issues dealt with fairly;

Reinforcement of good behaviour;Consistency of approach;

Recognisation of achievements.Opportunities to recognise and acknowledge

social achievements.

6.A home-school partnership

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

Home-school contact through theLiaising with parents on ASPs and where

homework diary;external agencies are required;

Parental support;Keeping parents up to date using formal and

Parental involvement in schoolinformal methods;

celebrations;Parents’ Evening, Open Days, Reports;

PPSPA;Fairs, barbecues, dances;

Attendance at church services, concerts etc.

7.Children develop their potential

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

Variety of work showing progress;Consistent approach;

Children feel valued;Happy positive atmosphere;

Good feedback to child;Up to date marking / comments;

Consistent expectations;Assemblies for achievement;

Displays – well presented.R.O.A passed on and discussed.

8.Resources – appropriate and accessible

Evidence can be found of:Implications for whole school:

Range of good quality resources;Knowing what is available and where;

Organised classrooms;Resources returned;

Children can locate equipment;Good labelling;

Children care for resources.Health and Safety being observed.

Last reviewed:November 2016

Date of next review:November2017

Member of staff responsible for reviewP. Huskisson

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