Strategies to grow stretch & challenge learners

What grows S&C learners? 1. Students who are self-confident, motivated and engaged learners 2. Students with strong skills in speaking, listening, critical thinking and independent study and a good command of academic English 3. Students engaged in learning that goes above and beyond the curriculum 4. Students who understand what top grades look like 5. Students with significant family resources and support

Oxbridge definition of a S&C learner PITS PerformanceInterestingThinkerStamina Excellent academic qualifications and literacy skills Committed Intellectually curious Wide & critical reader Can: Argue the point Hypothesise & Evaluate See connections & patterns Think on new ground Think out of the box Think critically Think independently Have lots of ideas Be intellectually flexible Highly motivated Hard working Work independently Self-disciplined Time management

1a. Encourage challenge

1b. Book Polishing Encourage students to develop motivated and engaged attitudes to their work by regularly taking time in lessons to book polish For more detail see How to Book Polish

2a. Grow thinkers

2b. Grow Mindset Students can ‘Grow their Brain’ by learning something hard and improve their intelligence through hard work. Grow students who: Enjoy effort Welcome mistakes Can handle difficulty Don’t just want to look smart See Learning Contract

3. Go above and beyond See Strategies to Build a S&C Super Curriculum power point

4. Students understand what top grades look like Practice Tracker to allow students to compare their practice attempt to the model answer Key Stage 3 mastery statements Y7-13 Progression Grids Feedback booklets TOWER strategy Talk, Organise, Write, Edit, Redraft For more ideas on assessment see Strategies for Assessment

5. Parent Academies Family Learning Evenings Parent Buddies More Able Drop Ins Career Cafes