Our aim is to provide the best possible opportunities for student achievement, progress and learning. We focus all of our teaching and learning professional development work on the elements of our practice which research shows make the most difference. This enables students to know and understand the curriculum and access the powerful knowledge within it.

These elements are in our planning and delivery and every teacher at The Duston School has a responsibility to:

• Know their subject and curriculum in depth
• Plan well-constructed lessons with clear sequencing of content
• Ensure effective assessment and feedback is provided so that students know and remember more
• Create an effective working environment

Teaching and learning priorities 2025-27

Quality first teaching will continue to remain at the heart of what we do as a school. At The Duston School all of our curriculum and teaching work is driven by the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning principles as outline above, as well as through our Teaching and Learning in Action document found here found Here

Our core teaching and learning priorities are summarised below: