SCHOOL POLICY MANUAL-2024-2025

• students are managed well, ensuring a high standard of discipline • opportuni�es for children to review and reflect on the learning • students are encouraged to develop independent learning skills and are given the opportunity for problem solving • homework is given and used effec�vely to reinforce and extend what is learned • developmental feedback and construc�ve cri�cism of children’s work • assessment for learning (forma�ve and summa�ve) is ongoing

• learning is progressive and con�nuous • ongoing pupil progress is monitored • evalua�on of lessons used to plan next sessions • students set appropriate learning targets for the year

• addi�onal support for students with special educa�onal needs as recommended by the SENDCO • a secure environment is created where students feel valued, and fears of failure are negated • learning environment is enhanced with high quality displays to reflect the student work and curriculum themes

• learning outside classrooms through off site visits, company visits etc. • a�tude to change and the development of their own exper�se • prompt communica�on to parents when necessary • data from assessments and exams used to modify teaching

QUALITY LEARNING We acknowledge that students learn in many ways and we recognise the need to develop strategies that allow all children to learn in ways that best suit them. The differen�al teaching strategies we use include: • inves�ga�on and problem solving • research and explora�on

• group work • paired work

• independent work • whole class work • ques�oning • use of various technology devices • visits to places of interest • establishing links with community • crea�ve ac�vi�es • designing and making things

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Al Diyafah High School-Reviewed policies- September 2023