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The Regents Review Spring 2026

GENERAL NEWS

Teaching & Learning Teaching and Learning at Regents Park this term is focused on strengthening classroom practice to support student progress through adapted strategies. The CPD teachers received recently highlighted four key strategies that help us monitor understanding, plan effectively, support student independence and maintain strong classroom presence. 1. Formative Assessment Formative assessment helps teachers check student understanding throughout the lesson. One effective strategy is the use of mini whiteboards, which encourages participation from all students. Why we use whiteboards? • All students respond at the same time • Teachers can quickly assess understanding • Misconceptions are identified immediately • Students remain engaged and accountable Teachers across the school use them effectively in the following ways: 1. Asking clear questions linked to the learning objective 2. Giving students time to think and write their responses 3. Asking all students to hold up their boards simultaneously 4. Scanning responses and addressing common errors or misconceptions. This strategy provides instant feedback and helps guide the next steps in teaching. 2. RPCC 6 Step Expectation Effective learning plans help ensure lessons are structured and focused on student progress. Lessons at RPCC are designed to support the school’s 6-step learning approach, guiding students from introduction to mastery. Effective planning at RPCC includes: • A clear learning objective. • Structured explanation of new knowledge.

• Opportunities for guided practice • Checks for understanding throughout the lesson. • Independent practice for students to apply learning. Strong planning ensures that students move through the learning process confidently and successfully. 3. The RPCC Green Zone The RPCC Green Zone represents the stage where students are able to work independently and apply their knowledge confidently. To help students reach this stage, teachers will provide appropriate scaffolding, such as: As students develop understanding, these supports will be gradually removed, allowing students to take greater responsibility for their learning. 4. Teach Like A Champion – Powerful Positioning Strategies from Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov are strengthening classroom management and student engagement at RPCC. Powerful Positioning refers to how teachers position themselves in the classroom to maintain awareness and be able to offer responsive support. Effective positioning helps teachers to: • Monitor student work across the room • Maintain visibility of all students • Reinforce expectations and routines • Provide quick support where needed. Teachers will move strategically around the classroom to ensure students remain focused, supported and accountable. Every teacher is able to support RPCC students in the pursuit of Active Learning for Progress. RPCC Pedagogy Key Takeaways from our recent CPD Effective teaching combines strong planning, active • Worked examples • Sentence starters • Structured notes • Guided questions • Model answers

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