PROFESSIONAL LEARNING— ‘How we monitor, adapt and improve to meet our purpose’ Classroom Walk-throughs The Principal undertakes classroom walkthroughs regularly. These can be both formal and informal in nature. The purpose of these visits is to ensure active implementation of the school curriculum plan, provide instructional leadership to staff, be a visible presence to students and identify areas for future development. Formal Observations Formal observations are made with a specific focus in mind and all staff members are included in this process. The process is planned, with an agreed, specific focus. Feedback sessions are integral to the process in order to ensure new learning can be contextualized and next steps clearly outlined. Developing Performance Plans Developing Performance Plans are used by all staff. The Principal, in consultation with each staff member, clarifies their work focus and expectations, establishing an agreement, including timely review and reflection. Coaching and Mentoring Coaching and mentoring systems are used to support the development of all staff. When appropriate, staff members will work with a coach to help support and develop additional skills. Biddeston State School Ph 46916145 Fax 46916133 [email protected] Work and Play Our school aims to provide the best possible conditions and opportunities for the educational development of all students. Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe - Our students - Biddeston SS P&C association - Our local community - Gore-Oakey Cluster - Band 5 schools cluster group - DDSW Region - Department of Education The What – School Curriculum Curriculum to the Classroom Teachers plan and deliver the curriculum to ensure that all students have opportunities to engage in meaningful learning. Biddeston State School teachers teach English, Mathematics, Science, HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences), Design and Digital Technologies, The Arts, Physical Education from the Curriculum to the Classroom multi-level units. Biddeston State School Pedagogical Framework 2018 (V3) The Who – School and Community Partnerships Biddeston State School’s Pedagogical Framework is the school’s vision encompassing the delivery of explicit teaching to facilitate learning in the classroom. The framework has been designed to incorporate the well-being of Biddeston State School students. At the core of the framework is our belief that: All students matter, every day All students can achieve high academic results Quality practices within the school enhance learning The Framework sets out clear expectations of our teachers and requirements of our school. It informs our community of what we value and how we equip our students for the future. --------------- Focus At Biddeston SS, all students have the right to develop to their potential, and through quality curriculum, quality teaching, quality learning experiences, and with support, student achievement is maximised. Quality teaching is equitable and inclusive, engaging all students and valuing diversity of experiences, knowledge and skills. Learning experiences connect with students’ existing knowledge and skills and build on these when purposeful, intellectually challenging and relevant to promote depth of understanding. To ensure curriculum is aligned, quality teaching and learning experiences reflect the intended learning and assessment reflects what is taught. At Biddeston State School we aim to achieve the best educational outcomes for every student in our school through quality curriculum, teaching and learning. Teachers maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive learning environment that promotes intellectual rigour in learning. Values are driven by the Friends For Life program.