Cognition and Learning

• All pupils can access quality first teaching
• Specific teaching and learning strategies as outlined in the Becket Top 10 teaching strategies implemented by all teaching staff in all classes
• Additional teaching and learning strategies may be implemented as the teacher’s knowledge of your child’s need becomes more detailed
• Visual aids such as timetables (class and individual), signs, symbols, gestures, cues, illustrations to support themes, key vocabulary, concepts and instructions
• A whole-school programme of assessment ensuring that your child’s progress in Maths, Reading and Writing is regularly assessed, monitored and tracked
• Each term, your child will have a pupil progress meeting with their class teacher in which they can discuss their progress, their difficulties and agree new targets
• Access to additional in-class Teaching Assistant support
• Homework for all children in Years 1-6
• Access to After-school Homework Clubs for children in KS2
• A very few lessons e.g. Phonics, Year 1 and 2 (daily), are grouped according to a child’s ability. These groups are reviewed every half-term
• During KS2 SATS week, children in Y6 attend Breakfast Club to ensure a good start to their day with a nourishing breakfast
• Access to assessment for identification of a special need
• Dedicated and caring staff who value all pupils regardless of their ability