Excellent Teaching and Learning
At The English School, we believe that great teachers create great students. We’re committed to fostering effective teaching practices that inspire and challenge our students to achieve their best.
Effective Teaching
What Makes Teaching Effective?
Our teachers bring dedication and expertise to each lesson, supported by the following principles:
- High Expectations: We set ambitious goals for every student.
- Subject Expertise: Our teachers possess in-depth knowledge in their fields.
- Positive Relationships: We foster supportive teacher-student connections, inside and outside the classroom.
Our Teaching Approach:
We aim to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment through:
- Carefully Planned Lessons: Engaging starter activities, varied tasks, and effective plenaries.
- Student-Centered Learning: Interactive work that promotes active participation, allowing students to have a voice in their education.
- Differentiation: We recognize that students learn in diverse ways, so our teaching adapts to various abilities and aptitudes.
- Continuous Assessment: Through self- and peer-assessment, targeted feedback, and shared success criteria, we guide students on how to improve.
Encouraging a Purposeful Environment:
A productive learning environment includes:
- Well-Organized, Calm Classrooms: Clean, tidy spaces with bright displays of student work.
- The Right Atmosphere: A calm, disciplined, and orderly classroom setting.
- Commitment to Growth: Teachers dedicated to their personal and professional development.
Supporting Excellence
Our teaching is supported by a strong school ethos that values supportive relationships and student feedback. The Senior Leadership Team actively drives continuous improvement, with a well-defined school improvement plan focused on raising standards and positive outcomes for all students.
Student Voice Matters
We encourage students to take ownership of their learning and contribute to decision-making at The English School. Have ideas? Share them with us!
What Defines an Excellent Learner?
According to the ISI report from our 2015 inspection, “The quality of the pupils’ achievements and learning is excellent.” At The English School, we help students become not only knowledgeable but also engaged, confident, and proactive learners.
Excellent Learners…
- Take an active interest in their learning and strive for improvement.
- Enjoy lessons, actively participate, and care about their learning environment.
- Collaborate with peers and work independently, showing perseverance with challenging tasks.
- Develop research skills, retain knowledge, and apply it in new situations.
Opportunities for Growth:
Our students are encouraged to pursue extension activities, explore their interests, and engage fully in their education.
Ready to Learn More?
We invite you to discover more about how our commitment to excellent teaching and learning shapes the student experience at The English School.
