Teaching & Learning

Teaching and Learning at Maltings Academy

Teaching and Learning Statement of Intent

At Maltings Academy, Teaching and Learning is central to our work as educators as it stems from our aims, ethos and vision. Our expectation of our staff is to consistently deliver high quality, motivating and inspiring lessons, where all our students are supported and challenged to make exceptional progress in their learning.

All students, regardless of ability will be given equal and consistent opportunities to support them on their learning journeys. Our aim is to create a stimulating learning environment to foster motivation and growth. We strive not to simply share knowledge but also to empower our students by teaching them successful ways to apply themselves to their lifelong learning journey.

Teaching and Learning Aims

• To provide a personalised learning journey for every student that takes full account of their individual needs’, interests and aspirations for their lives.

• To ensure that our students develop and master the skills needed to be active and independent learners to achieve their best in every learning situation and in their lives beyond school.

• To make learning relevant to student experiences that take place outside the classroom.

• To focus upon continually raising standards of teaching and learning pedagogical values within school, to inspire and motivate students and staff alike.

• To continually identify and share good practice in teaching and learning across all curriculum areas.

• To impact levels of achievement and attainment as a direct consequence of teaching and learning.

Together, staff and students will (“we will”)

• Share and develop a passion for a variety of subjects across the curriculum and a love of lifelong learning

• Create and embrace a culture where learning is at the forefront to all our collective goals

• Develop resilience and be determined to excel in everything we do

• Be committed to each other and our individual learning journeys

• Be supportive and respectful towards everyone

What do we want from our students?

Students should be able to explain what they are learning, why, how it links to previous learning and leads into the next stage of learning- strategies to do this – Greeters will be expected in every lesson.

Students should leave school each day knowing more and remembering more about each of their subjects and should be able to make connections between their subjects with confidence.

To be active learners and take a keen interest in their learning journey beyond the classroom.