• 1. CORE 4 / R2L

      

     READY 2 LEARN

     At Borough, our ‘Ready to Learn’ principles apply to the learning that takes place within and beyond the classroom. To help us remember in class, we have some ‘classroom rules’ which remind us of how we might appear to be ‘Ready to Learn’ in each lesson.

      

     What does it look like when we are ready to learn?

     
     · ORGANISED WITH EQUIPMENT
     · ASKS AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS
     · ACTIVE LISTENING
     · ALWAYS TRYING
     · PRIDE IN PRESENTATION
     · COMPLETES HOMEWORK
     

     

     CORE 4 

     The Core 4 will form part of our R2L expectations, which should be consistent across every lesson and during transitions. Within KS3, in particular, there was some variation last year, which we want to avoid. Sharper and more consistent routines will allow departments and class teachers to ensure that teaching and learning remain the priority in every lesson.              

     ENTRY ROUTINE

     Students are greeted by the teacher at the door and enter the classroom calmly and in silence.    

     Exercise books and equipment are placed on desks.   

     Bags are placed on the floor underneath the table or chair.    

     Students begin by writing the title and date, then complete the Do Now activity in silence.    

     Students then move on to the extension task or review the previous lesson's content and key terminology.   

  3. WITHIN LESSON  

     F – Face & Focus  - Eyes focused on the teacher, tracking the teacher as they move.   

     Students sitting upright with appropriate body position.   

     O – Organised - Students are prepared, equipped and ready to learn.   

     C – Contribute to the Lesson - All students are actively participating and contributing to the lesson.   

     U – Use Your Thinking Increase the think ratio.  Students do the cognitive heavy lifting, rather than the teacher.   

     S – Show Respect - All students respect their peers, the teacher and the learning environment through their behaviours.  

     EXIT ROUTINE

     The teacher directs students to stand behindtheir chairs calmly and in complete silence.   

      Students have packed away all equipment,with bags on their backs and coats in hand.   

      The teacher checks the classroom for litter and ensures all students are wearing their blazers and that their uniform meets expectations. Coats should not be worn.   

      Teacher praises 3 students who have work well within the lesson describing their positive behaviour.  

      Phased dismissal – the teacher dismisses students row by row in complete silence.   

      Students walk calmly and purposefully on the left-hand side to their next lesson.  

     CALM CORRIDORS  

     Keep to the Left – All students should move around the building on the left-hand side, avoiding congestion.    

     Move in 2s – Students should move around the building in groups of no more than two.    

     Respectful Noise Levels – Students should speak calmly and quietly to the person next to them.   

     Move with Purpose – Students should move around the building efficiently, going directly to their lesson and nowhere else.  

     

  ENTRY ROUTINE