OUR EXCELLENT LEARNING STANDARD
At Loudoun Academy, our staff work in close collaboration to ensure there is excellent learning and teaching in every classroom. For each lesson, we expect the following should be in place:
- Learning Intentions and Success Criteria are explained and understood;
- Assessment is appropriate for all learners;
- Pace / challenge / content of lessons is planned and accessible to all learners;
- Content is relevant to the curriculum and skills for life and work;
- All members of the class are engaged in learning;
- All resources including ICT should foster creativity;
- High aspirations are encouraged, and achievement is celebrated;
- Relationships are positive, engaging and consistent.
We have a model of Learning Walks and Talks where staff regularly sample learning and gain feedback from young people on the quality of their experiences and use this to guide improvements in practice.
