Journey to Excellence

Having their capabilities extended

 

Movie still of two primary school boys sharing a joke while doing their work

Having their capabilities extended

The focus of this movie is extending capabilities. The movie highlights some of the key features of excellent practice in schools including: developing pupils' skills and capabilities as learners; understanding the ways in which they, and others, learn; having a high quality and focused induction and professional development for staff; and having professional and personal concerns considered and addressed.

'I was encouraged to do the probationer certificate that was about reflective practice - I focused on raising achievement in writing and overcoming barriers to learning. I felt this made me a better teacher.'  Probationary teacher

Key points

  • Developing pupils' skills and capabilities as learners: understanding the ways in which they, and others, learn
  • High quality and focused induction and professional development for staff
  • Having professional and personal concerns considered and addressed

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