SCHOOL POLICY MANUAL-2024-2025

• par�cipa�ng in physical ac�vity • debates, role plays and oral presenta�ons • watching educa�onal videos/DVDs and responding to music • reflec�ng on what has been learned

ASSESSMENTS Effec�ve assessment leads to more focused teaching by providing the evidence for closer matching of tasks to the child’s needs. We use these strategies to link assessment to beter teaching and learning: • ongoing forma�ve assessment in lessons • evalua�on of daily lesson plans to inform future planning • use of data from formal assessment tasks to get to know the achievement of students to inform planning and the grouping of children • assessment tasks at the end of units of work to monitor progress and iden�fy any underachievement • student progress check to assist children by providing them with an indica�on of what stage they have reached and what they need to do to improve further MONITORING AND REVIEW Monitoring Teaching and Learning is a key priority. Classroom observa�ons, learning walks and work sampling are used to monitor and evaluate the effec�veness and quality of teaching and learning. They also form an important part of the process of reviewing the performance of the school through whole school self- evalua�on. Classroom observa�on is used to support con�nued professional development, departmental and professional review in the school. It is a strong mentoring tool and should focus on providing a pathway towards exemplary teaching. Classroom observa�on should be viewed pro- ac�vely as a construc�ve coaching strategy. Interven�on support will be offered to teachers who require to conform to the standards of the school. Paired or individual observa�ons are done by the SLT twice in an academic year and a whole school teaching learning audit report is generated. This report indicates the areas of focus for the next term and gives us ample data for focussed coaching, need b ased CPDs and embedding best prac�ces. RESPONSIBILITIES The Principal and Senior Leadership Team The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) sets priori�es and targets for improvements based on evidence from monitoring and evalua�on ac�vi�es including quality assurance procedures. SLT ensures that staff are mee�ng the requirements of the teaching and learning policy. They track progress made on the School Improvement Plan and provide appropriate professional development for staff members to ensure the standards of teaching and learning at the school remain high. Subject Leaders Subject Leaders are responsible for the effec�ve teaching of their subjects, evalua�ng the quality of teaching and standards of pupil achievement and se�ng targets for improvement. They ensure that curriculum content is covered, up to date and courses provide con�nuity and progression for all students. SLs will support staff and monitor the quality of teaching and the progress of students. Teachers

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Al Diyafah High School-Reviewed policies- September 2023