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A Message from The answer, of course, is simple: it is for the children. Indeed, one of the joys
of the past fortnight has been seeing the different ways our incredible teachers
MR MURRAY bring learning alive. From the careful modelling of phonics sounds in

Reception, to the creative use of group discussions in Year 6, every lesson has
carried that common Abuja Prep thread: children at the centre. When pupils are
HEAD OF SCHOOL active, engaged, questioning, and smiling, we know learning is happening in its
richest form, and we know that we are well on track with our mission to

Discover, Develop and Deliver!

But it doesn’t need to be this way and we
ast week, we started our lesson are working to reject this notion, aiming
observation programme at Abuja to focus more on the benefits of feedback,
LPrep and, two weeks into the process, focusing more on words like collabora-

I can confidently say three things: tion, reflection, support, development and
team-building. In a recent training session
1. The Senior Leadership Team and I have we laid our cards on the table, as
observed a LOT of lessons in the last 10 educational professionals, about lesson
days! observation. Truly, what is the purpose
2. I am extremely impressed by the profes- of somebody sitting in and watching you
sionalism and quality of the teaching I teach?
have observed so far.
3. At Abuja Prep, we really are discovering,
developing and delivering! “At the heart of

education lies the child; That is why our lesson observation programme matters. It is not about catching
teachers out or creating pressure - indeed, our teachers are truly inspirational
every policy, every and often teach me some new ideas during an observation. It is about shining
a light on the very heart of our school: the learning experiences of our pupils.
lesson, every By watching closely, reflecting together through a post-observation chat, and

observation must sharing our practice, we can make sure that each child, whether they are in
pre-playgroup or Year 6, receives the very best we can offer.

begin and end with That is the culture we are building together at Abuja Prep - one where

their learning and professional reflection leads to stronger practice, stronger practice leads to

Human nature dictates that we don’t really greater learning, and greater learning leads to children flourishing.
like our work to be scrutinised. That we growth.”
never really get comfortable with someone Have a wonderful week!
else sitting and watching us work. Even – Unknown.
now, after 23 years in the profession, my Mr Murray.
pulse quickens a little when someone walks
into a lesson I am teaching. I know most of

us feel the same.

DISCOVER DEVELOP DELIVER DISCOVER DEVELOP DELIVER