Wyburns - OFSTED 2008

OFSTED 2008
Teaching and learning
GRADE 2

Teachers’ good subject knowledge and planning result in interesting lessons for pupils. Good behaviour management leads to very good relationships between pupils and teachers. In discussions with inspectors, pupils were quick to say how much they enjoyed their lessons in all subjects. This is instrumental in the good progress that pupils of all abilities make. Good use is made of a good range of resources, particularly in ICT. Interesting activities engage and motivate pupils inspiring them and helping them to make meaningful links between subjects. Good learning is evident as pupils work together well and share ideas. Teaching assistants are used effectively to support the learning of pupils with particular needs. New assessment systems are used effectively to track pupils’ progress and in some lessons pupils are involved in assessing their own progress and that of a partner. Teachers’ marking is frequent and encouraging but does not always make clear enough to pupils what they have done well and how to improve further. Provision for the more able and the gifted and talented pupils, is currently being developed. Teachers do not always match the level of work or set targets to ensure that the higher attaining pupils are sufficiently challenged.