This document discusses priorities and best practices for teaching and learning. It contains: 1. A list of teaching priorities at Highbury Grove School, including explicit knowledge, reading, cultural capital, questioning, feedback, and excellence exhibitions. 2. A list of contemporary educational ideas and research that teachers should be aware of, such as visible learning, formative assessment, cognitive science, and growth mindset. 3. Key findings from research on improving student attainment, including teachers' content knowledge and ability to identify misconceptions, as well as effective instructional strategies like questioning and assessment.