At Thringstone Primary School, we believe that great teaching changes lives. Our approach to teaching and learning is built on high expectations, strong relationships and a shared belief that every child can succeed.

This page outlines our shared approach to teaching and learning. It supports consistency across the school while allowing teachers to use their professional judgement to meet the needs of their pupils.

Everything we do is rooted in our school vision:
Believe and Achieve Together.

Our Approach to Teaching and Learning

Teaching at Thringstone is carefully planned to help children build knowledge, confidence and independence over time.

We believe that:

• all children can succeed

• learning should be purposeful and well sequenced

• strong relationships support strong learning

• high expectations raise achievement

• calm, positive classrooms help children thrive

Our approach supports consistency while recognising that no two classes or learners are the same.

What Learning Looks Like at Thringstone

Lessons across the school are planned using a clear structure that helps children understand what they are learning and why.

You will often see:

Prior Learning Review

Lessons begin by revisiting prior learning to strengthen recall and prepare pupils for new learning.

Input and Modelling

Teachers explain new learning clearly and model expectations so pupils understand what success looks like.

Guided Practice

Children practise new skills with support. Teachers check understanding and address misconceptions as they arise.

Independent Practice

Children apply their learning independently, developing confidence and resilience.

Review and Feedback

Learning is reviewed, key ideas are reinforced and next steps are identified.

This structure supports consistency across the school while allowing flexibility to respond to the needs of each class.

High-Quality Teaching

Teaching at Thringstone is informed by research and built around effective classroom practice.

You will typically see:

• clear explanations and modelling

• purposeful questioning

• strong routines that support learning

• high expectations for all pupils

• explicit teaching of vocabulary

• positive relationships between adults and children

These approaches help pupils become confident, engaged learners.

Assessment and Feedback

Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning.

Teachers use a range of approaches, including:

• questioning and discussion

• observation of learning

• work in books

• whole-class feedback

This helps teachers identify what pupils know, what they need next and how best to support progress. Feedback is focused on helping children improve and develop confidence in their learning.

Supporting Every Child

We are committed to inclusion and high expectations for all.

Teaching is adapted to support:

• pupils with SEND

• disadvantaged pupils

• pupils who need additional challenge

Support is carefully planned and reviewed so that every child can access learning and make progress.

Learning Behaviours

Positive learning behaviours are central to success at Thringstone.

Children are encouraged to be:

• Ready – prepared and focused

• Respectful – towards others and learning

• Safe – physically and emotionally

These expectations are taught explicitly and reinforced consistently across the school.

Our Commitment

Through our approach to teaching and learning, we aim to ensure that every child:

• feels confident and supported

• enjoys learning

• develops strong knowledge and skills

• makes good progress

• leaves Thringstone ready for the next stage of their education

We believe in our children.
We believe in our staff.
Together, we Believe and Achieve.