Learning and
Teaching Strategy
Evaluating Impact
and Measuring Success
The learning, teaching and assessment policy has
five key aims:
The learning and teaching strategy will achieve the
following objectives:
Aim 1 All observed teaching will always be
GOOD, with deliverers aiming to be OUTSTANDING.
Aim 2 The needs of the individual learners are
identified early to inform personalised learning.
1 Improved rates of student retention, achievement
and success to be in the top 10% on all programmes.
progress is timely, fair, consistent and reliable.
on their progress. Delivery staff work with learners to
set SMART targets.
Aim 5 All staff to engage in staff development that is
relevant to their responsibilities to deliver this strategy.
Enthusiastic Introduction
Connect the learning to previous
session. Homework / learning task
All within
the first 10
minutes
Learners will receive constructive feed back and use
of SMART target setting for how the individuals might
improve.
Learners receive individual care and support by an
effective ‘Learning and Development’ programme.
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The learning and teaching observation process
confirms the successful achievement of the above
objectives.
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The ‘Learner Voice’ confirms the successful
achievement of the above objectives.
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Celebrate excellence in learning, teaching and
training.
During…
At the end…
Planning for an OUTSTANDING session.
• Use learning and teaching methods that challenge
• Revisit learning outcomes and conduct a final check.
Before…
• Using the college agreed documentation, a detailed
• Organise an environment that stimulates learning,
Activity / Input
Review
Activity / Input
Throughout
the main
body of the
session
including room and resources. Ensure the environment
is safe and healthy to maximise the learning potential
and the meeting of learning needs.
At the start…
• Provide a creative and energising welcome,
Review
engaging learners from the onset of the session.
‘E-learning’ will be used consistently throughout
the programme to support the learning of every
student.
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Learning and Teaching
scheme of work, a differentiated session plan
appropriate to the needs and level of the group.
Effective group profile with evidence of learning styles,
literacy and numeracy scores and individual needs.
Introduction to aims and
objectives
Providing an outstanding learning experience, with
all sessions aiming to be grade one.
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Aim 4 Learners receive regular constructive feedback
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3
Aim 3 Assessment of learners performance and
The Learning Path
• Share differentiated learning objectives at the start
of each session.
Demonstrate Learning
Review
Learner study / Bridging task
Homework / learning task for next
session
• New learning should build on previous learning and
Within the
final 20
minutes
re-cap.
• Identify how this session will connect with and impact
on previous sessions, future learning and employability
skills.
and inspire learners.
• Opportunities for structured small group, paved and
whole group learning tasks should be provided where
possible.
• Consolidate learning and set an extended
homework/learning task to introduce a bridge to the
next session.
The Assessment Path
Enthusiastic Introduction
Connect the learning
Introduction to Aims and Objectives
Activity / Input
• Learning tasks should be differentiated according to
the ability of the learner.
Monitoring and Assessment
• Use a range of learning and teaching resources
• Opportunities for assessment should take place
including appropriate ILT effectively and creatively to
support and promote learning.
within the first six weeks of the course for long
programmes.
• Teaching methods and materials that embed,
• Learning and assessment should be rigorously
Review
promote and celebrate equality and diversity.
checked and monitored.
• Empower learners to develop skills to work
• Appropriate and varied assessment activities should
independently.
be used.
• Frequently check that learning has taken place and
• Formative and summative assessments must be
Review
review students individual performance and progress.
• Provide timely formative feedback to learners which
enables them to identify how to improve their
performance and recognises achievement.
• Challenge each learner to maximise their potential
and exceed their expectations.
timely. Assessments will provide feedback to students
in relation to their performance targets.
Demonstrate Learning
Learner Study
Homework Activity for Next Session
• Timely tracking and reporting of student achievement
and progress against the assessment plans.
• At risk learners and those not on target to achieve
will be referred to the college support services.
• College disciplinary procedures should be used as a
tool to re-focus and get back on target.
Course Induction
All students will experience an exciting,
comprehensive, informative welcome week /
induction programme which enhances their
learning journey and promises the standards and
entitlements set by the college.
Support and
Guidance of Learners
Equality and Diversity
• A clear and consistent learning and development
the curriculum.
programme following the college best practice
framework.
• Support identified and is regularly accessible and
E-Learning
All students will be inducted into the use of ‘Its
Learning’.
Learning and teaching on every course will be
supported with e-learning opportunities, the minimum
entitlement for which is that the following will be
available on ‘Its Learning’…
• Course Information/handbook
• Assessment planner
• Value Added Targets
• Learner voice opportunities
• Resources to support learning
• Recommended reading
• Study skills materials
• Learning and development framework
• Calendar of events
• Course announcements
• Access to health services and information.
sensitive to individual needs.
• Learners who require support other than with their
immediate tutor will be provided with access to college
or external support agencies.
• Learning and Development Mentors and Training
Support Officers provide regular 1:1 and group tutorials
for full-time learners and apprentices.
• The Learning and Development tutorial curriculum
gives all learners access to key themes to support
Personal Development, Enrichment and Learner Voice.
• Learning and Development Mentors support
• Equality and diversity will be promoted throughout
• All learners will have equal opportunities, in respect
of gender, race, disability, sexuality, religious or
philosophical belief, nationality, employment status,
social class, age, size, HIV status or marital status.
• Each learner will be treated as an individual in their
current commercial activity
• Support with innovative ILT and appropriate
resources to make maximum use of time
• Use a variety of techniques, methods and activities
• Provide an upbeat, energising enthusiastic welcome
• Enrichment opportunities as well as learning and
• Review using an active learning technique and
with starter activity
involve all
• Set clear differentiated intended outcomes and share
with students
• Link to the specification/exam and highlight
functional skills/work
• Challenge and inspire to build rapport
Learning
by doing
• Ensure a variety of activities appropriate for all
• Any instance of discrimination within the learning
Top Tips for Outstanding
Learning, Teaching and
Training
Ground
rules
promote equality and diversity in the sessions
own right, with their own unique profile of learning
needs.
environment will be challenged.
All involved
Teaching
and learning
standards
• Use naturally occurring opportunities to embed and
learners and differentiates tasks to regularly stretch and
challenge. Lessons should sequence learning activities
so they build on each other
individuals to ensure clear goals and SMART targets
are set in relation to their overall ambitions.
development sessions to support the curriculum
will be sign posted on ‘Its Learning’. These include
educational visits, healthy lifestyle activities and special
events.
• Use up-to-date statistics, latest research findings or
High
expectations
to check and re-inforce learning at regular intervals
ensuring key points are highlighted
• Set an individual, paired or group activity to build
functional skills and to help consolidate learning
Differentiated
Opportunity
to support
Inspirational
Teaching for
Effective
Learning
Opportunity
to excel
Positive
reinforcement
Spontaneity
Individual
targets
• Use appropriate opportunities to promote, embed
and celebrate equality and diversity, health and safety
and Personal Development
• Summarise learning with an appropriate activity that
The learning and teaching strategy applies to…
Challenge
and variety
demonstrates learning and understanding
outcomes
next session
Humour
Working
relationships
• Conduct a final check against expressed learning
• Consolidate learning and introduce a bridge to the
The learning, teaching and training experience is at
the heart of everything we do. We are committed to
providing excellence in education and training that
meet the needs of all individuals.
We will provide a high quality learning experience that
encompasses personalised learning, effective methods
of assessment and the use of technology that increases
flexibility and opportunities for individual progression.
• Use planned targeted questions to ensure
differentiation and seek answers from all
Learning and
Teaching Strategy
Tackling
inappropriate
behaviour
…on and off campus delivery.
…all provision offered under the auspices of
accross College.
…all delivery staff.
Planned
Approach
Excellence in all we do