Research School Network: Pupil Book Study In the Primary School (Haverhill) The day will use 8 spotlights (knowledge, sequence, implementation, productivity, vocabulary, transcription, clarity & retention and improvement) to evaluate the quality of learning evidenced in their books.

• When you talk with pupils and look at books it becomes very apparent why progress is as it is.
• From September 2019, Ofsted will evaluate the quality and leadership of the wider curriculum. As a result, there will be a a sharper focus placed on the study of books and pupil discussions
• explore how evidence-informed approaches utilising what we know about retrieval practice, spaced practice and elaboration can be effectively utilised and supplement the use of digital technology and development of oracy

• Teachers
• Subject leaders
• Middle leaders
• School leaders

Alex will model and demonstrate how pupil book study is used as a quality assurance tool. We will look closely at the components that strengthen or limit pupil understanding, including:

• Knowledge
• Sequence
• Implementation
• Productivity
• Vocabulary
• Transcription
• Clarity & Retention
• Improvement

The day will use the above 8 spotlights to evaluate the quality of learning in books, plan questions to ask pupils and take actions as a result.

The books of 4 pupils – subject books, such as: 

history, geography, science and English. Bring several year groups if it helps.

Haverhill:

• 25^th June at Park Road 9.30am – 3.30pm
• Follow up: 1/2 day on 27^th September 2019 – Morning 9.00am – 12.00pm

1. Professional development should have a focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes
2. Professional development should be underpinned by robust evidence and expertise
3. Professional development should include collaboration and expert challenge.
4. Professional development programmes should be sustained over time.