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Kings’ Teach to the Top Core Principles Top Core Principles 1
Exceptional Character
There is a a positive learning environment where pupils actively take PRIDE in in their learning Teachers So that 1a
1b 1c 1d
1e 1f 1g
1h
1i
Know your pupils demonstrating positive relationships
pupils feel successful supported and safe to learn Teachers use a a a a range of strategies to enable pupils to meet basic standards
lesson time is is maximised and all pupils are held to the same high standard Explicitly teach effective classroom routines
cognitive load is reduced Follow start of lesson routines
including the use of Do Now and and Meet and and Greet
pupils are settled and learning quickly
Have the same high expectations of all pupils scaffolding as necessary
teacher bias and soft bigotry of of low expectations are minimised Use rewards and sanctions consistently and fairly
pupils think hard free from distraction Teachers use early and least intrusive interventions to eradicate low level disruption
learning time is is maximised Ensuring all pupils are silent when listening to instructions or or working independently
cognitive load is reduced and and pupils understand the importance of purposeful practice Acknowledge and praise pupil effort through issuing achievement points in in in in line
with our values
pupils develop a a a level of responsibility and and understand the connection between effort and achievement 16