Teaching and Learning Top Ten1. 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