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- 2. Bawtry Mayflower Our school is in the market town of Bawtry on the outskirts of Doncaster. Formed in 1981. Most of our children come from Bawtry and Austerfield. We currently have 284 children from nursery through to Year 6.
- 3. Bawtry Mayflower Our vision: To have happy, independent children who are confident in achieving their very best. We aim to achieve this by: Creating independent learners through an exciting and relevant curriculum which supports and challenges all. Ensuring children are actively involved in the next steps in their learning. Nurturing pride and respect in themselves, others and the environment.
- 4. Action Research at Bawtry Mayflower At Bawtry Mayflower we are all lifelong learners. Reflect on current practise Research alternative approaches Implement new approaches Measure impact
- 5. Action Research at Bawtry Mayflower Promoting independent learning through continuous provision in Year 1 Juggling with Times Tables in Year 6 A creative approach to teaching grammar in Year 2 Developing independence in science investigations in Year 4 Paired reading to close the gap for disadvantaged children Year 3 Transition into Year 1 from Foundation Stage
- 6. Rationale for the project Parent Surveys completed in 2014: My child receives appropriate homework for their age Foundation Stage: 76% agreed/strongly agreed Key Stage 1: 90% agreed/strongly agreed Key Stage 2: 76% agreed/strongly agreed Reflect on current practise
- 9. Vision and Key Aims Development of the key aims for home learning: Increased responsibility for own learning Build resilience Develop key skills and knowledge Interesting/engaging tasks that children want to complete Stimulate enthusiasm for learning Inform parents and carers about learning in school Supports parents to support their children Research alternative approaches
- 10. Trialling Approaches Creation of a panel of parents to act as a sounding board Trialling of new approaches Flipped Learning Chilli challenge linked to topic Practical application of a taught skill Feedback from children and parents against the key aims for home learning Research alternative approaches
- 11. Home Learning Policy Creation of our Home Learning Policy centred around the key aims, giving teachers guidance on: Rationale for the policy Types of home learning set Frequency Feedback and marking Implementation into all classes Implement new approaches
- 12. Home Learning Policy Home Learning as opposed to home work We believe in encouraging our children to enjoy their learning by providing them with interesting and challenging tasks and activities in school and at home that help them to become confident, happy and successful individuals through: Home learning that is necessary Home learning that supports and challenges all Links school learning with home learning Implement new approaches
- 13. Measuring the Impact Discussion with children and children surveys Monitoring of home learning set against the key aims of the policy Discussion with teachers Parent Surveys Measure impact
- 14. Home Learning in FS It was fun making this with my daddy. Seth I used cardboard and glue and paint to make my dragon mask. Mia Measure impact
- 15. Home Learning in KS1 I made a space model. I liked making it with my sister and my mummy. Ava Y1. I made some flowers with scented paper. I liked choosing all the materials to use. Alfie Y2 Measure impact
- 16. Home Learning in KS2 Measure impact
- 17. Children’s Voice Home learning is fun because we can choose what we want to do and how we present our learning. Beth Y3 I like being able to watch videos of my teacher at home. When it comes to the lesson, I know what to do. Naomi Y2 Home learning improves your skills for school and makes you a better learner. Sam Y4 Home Learning set helps me with my class work in lessons. Leanna Y5 Measure impact
- 19. Next Steps Follow up on monitoring of home learning set and next steps Continue to develop flipped learning element In depth surveys for next steps Continue to research new approaches to meet key aims Continue to ask children for their views Reflect on current practise
- 20. Next Steps for Bawtry Mayflower Continue to give teachers the autonomy to complete action research Share good practise and learn from others Continue to take risks to improve children’s outcomes Develop more robust approach to action Research