p4. Core Principles

Focus systematically on the priority for improvement that is likely to have the greatest impact on teaching and learning.

Base all improvement activity on evidence - particularly data about relative performance against benchmarks.

Build collective ownership through leadership development.

Create time for staff to learn together, to make performance more consistent and effective across the school.

Embed the development work throughout the school’s systems and practices.

Collaborate with other organisations.

Ensure every learner succeeds: set high expectations.

Build on what learners already know: structure and pace teaching so that they understand what is to be learnt, how and why.

Make learning of subjects and the curriculum vivid and real.

Make learning an enjoyable and challenging experience: stimulate learning through matching teaching techniques and strategies to a range of learning styles and needs.

Develop learning skills and personal qualities across the curriculum, inside and outside the classroom.

Use assessment for learning to make individuals partners in their learning.