1. So Far, So Good, So What’s Next!
Leading Learning & School Effectiveness

2. Focus “How can we use pupils’ ideas and opinions during the planning and implementation process of Curriculum 2008?”

3. Analysis

4. ACTION PLAN Action Time Scale
Implement pilot programme – Year 5 English. Children to select, plan and produce English skills project.
Summer 1 term (4 Weeks)
Children to complete questionnaire
Summer 2 term
Questionnaire analysis
Pupil/teacher dialogue (Informal)
Curriculum planning
Summer 2 & Autumn 1 term
Year group planning
On-going/ Weekly
Year group planning with childrens’ input
Autumn 1
Lesson evaluation and teacher dialogue
Evaluation Teacher/Pupil
Autumn ½ term

5. Listening to Learners

6. IMPACT
Evidence that pupils are more motivated when involved in the co-construction of the curriculum.
Pupil/Teacher dialogue has confirmed that pupils ‘feel’ more involved in their own learning.
Pupils’ ideas are being integrated into termly planning cycles.
Lessons are being adapted to enable a greater focus in learning preferences/styles.

7. NEXT STEPS
Half termly workshops: forum to discuss and evaluate lessons between pupils and teachers.
Evaluation and monitoring of the effectiveness of lessons/skills (essential to ensure continuity and progression of skills).
Framework skills mapping to ensure coverage.
Evaluate effectiveness of pilot project.
Dissemination of achievements to whole school.

8. NEXT STEPS
Establish training requirements for Subject Leaders/Link Governors to undertake ‘Learning Walks’ when monitoring curriculum standards.