Priorities for this half term

1. Teaching and Learning Top Ten
1. Welcome and greet students at the classroom door and be visible in the corridors.
2. Set homework in line with the homework timetable. Ensure students have their
planner and learning equipment out on the desk at the start of every lesson.
3. Display the Literacy Focus for this half term – ‘Spelling and Vocabulary’ and promote
this in your lessons and in your literacy marking.
4. Promote and support the whole school Spelling Bee.
5. Ensure all Student Progress Tracker Stickers have been completed and the Current
Working grade box has been filled in for Autumn Term 1.
6. Regularly award Super Learner points when students demonstrate the 5Rs and use
the Super Learner stamp in the students’ books.
7. Mark students’ books every 2 weeks (core) or 3 weeks (non-core). Use the SIR
structure and ensure there is evidence of a learning journey in your students’ books.
8. Discuss and share good practice and marking in your departments in review of the
Sixth Form Work Scrutiny and preparation for the Year 11 Work Scrutiny and SLT
Book Looks.
9. Use the blog for inspiration and new ideas. Share your T&L ideas on the blog.
10. Smile - you’re doing a great job! 
Nov. 2014