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Learning using all the senses: Donaldson's School nursery
Learn about this nursery's integrated learning and teaching approach which is designed to meet the needs of individuals with hearing impairments, speech and language difficulties and related problems. The learning and teaching strategy at Donaldson's School Nursery is designed to meet the needs of young children with hearing impairments, speech and language difficulties and behavioural problems. Nursery staff and parents discuss how curricular adaptations and the excellent support provided by specialists.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
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Observe, reflect and develop learning: Dunbar Grammar
Watch as staff and students from a secondary school discuss the development and impact of their self-evaluation programme, which incorporates the views and observations of stakeholders at all levels. Dunbar Grammar School has developed self-evaluation techniques and practices to open up, develop and improve the quality of young people's learning. The Headteacher, staff, parents and students discuss different methods of self-evaluation and how these have enabled everyone to learn together. This film also reviews some of the approaches taken to promote pupil voice and staff review the benefits of Assessment is for Learning across the school.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Assessment and Achievement, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
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Maximum support for maximum gain: Eastwood High School
Explore the methods used by this secondary school to support learners with dyslexia. Hear about the different strategies used, the benefits of using ICT and the training provided for staff and parents. Explore the methods used by this high school to support dyslexic style learners. Staff, parents and students discuss the different strategies used, the benefits of using ICT and the types of training provided for staff and parents.
- Posted on 13 February 2009 under Literacy, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Digital Learning, ICT in Education, Assessment and Achievement, Topics, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
One common goal for everybody: Monquitter School
See how this primary school achieved a clear and common vision for development and improvement. See how this primary school achieved a clear and common vision for development and improvement.
- Posted on 24 October 2008 under Leadership in Schools, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 4: Leadership, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 2: Leadership and vision, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Assessment and Achievement, Topics, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 4: Leadership, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 2: Leadership and vision, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
A pupil centred curriculum: Kersland School
Learn how this special school has designed a challenging and stimulating curriculum around children's needs. Designing a challenging and stimulating curriculum around the children's needs within a special school.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Child centred thematic planning: Blairmore Nursery
Discover how nursery staff placing the children at the heart of their thematic planning. Discover staff placing the young people at the heart of their thematic planning within Blairmore nursery school.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under Dimension 2: Success, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Assessment and Achievement, Topics, Dimension 2: Success, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Curriculum development: St George's School for Girls
Discover how a large independent school plans the outcomes of learning across the school. The school's strategic approach to identifying learning outcomes across all stages of the curriculum and portraying these on a 'learning wall'.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under Dimension 2: Success, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Assessment and Achievement, Topics, Dimension 2: Success, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Overcoming barriers to learning: Cathkin High School
Explore how this secondary school meets the needs of young people. Staff describe a number of approaches to addressing their barriers to learning. Discover ways to meet the needs of young people in a secondary school. Staff describe a number of approaches and outline what is required in meeting the needs of young people with barriers to learning.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Supporting young people: Our Lady's High School
Explore ways of supporting children and young people in a secondary school. Children and young people are supported and encouraged through various curricular initiatives. Explore ways of supporting children and young people in a secondary school. Children and young people are supported and encouraged through various curricular initiatives.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.