Ryedale School

We assess learning in lessons.

We constantly look for proof of learning. Pupils’ understanding is systematically and effectively checked throughout the lesson; we anticipate where we may need to intervene/ adapt. We are clear about students’ learning and understanding and responds to this.

Questioning is used as part of in lesson assessment to check understanding and securely assess student progress.

We ensure students plan, monitor and evaluate their learning.

Self-regulation strategies are understood by teachers and communicated effectively to students.

Teachers model these strategies in their teaching and students are given opportunities to implement and develop them.

We use data to inform our planning.

Lesson planning is informed by current data, prior performance data and SEN or Disadvantaged status. Planning is astute and appropriate for each student in the room; enabling all learners to progress. Gaps in knowledge and understanding and slow progress are addressed through planning. Planning also enables students to make better than expected progress.

We give high quality verbal and written feedback.

Our high quality verbal and written feedback is frequent and regularly provides students with very clear guidance on how to progress. It has an impact on student progress.

We support students’ memory for learning.

Learning is deep and mastery is encouraged. Students memory for learning is developed and their knowledge is building over time. They retain what they have learned and can recall information.

We challenge students and have high aspirations.

We have consistently high expectations. Well planned lessons enable each student to learn exceptionally well. All students, regardless of starting point are challenged and as a result make excellent progress.

We have in depth and up to date knowledge of our subject and subject specific pedagogy.

Our subject knowledge is expert. This is evident through the quality of our explanations, the specificity of questions, effective planning and the knowledge imparted in the lesson.

Our explanations are clear and help students learn.

We explain tasks, instructions, skills and content with clarity and precision. Our questions are well considered and clearly phrased so that student learning is both assessed and developed.

Clearly phrased questions support and challenge learners. Targeted questioning is highly effective in developing students’ knowledge and understanding and moving the learning forward.