Research and Development at Tuxford Academy

Improving Effective Written FeedbackChris Wray and Hanna Davies

Why?

• OFSTED:“What does the school need to do to improve further? Check students understanding and effectively guide their next steps both in lesson and through marking.”

• Breaking down barriers

• Improving training opportunities

Success Criteria

1. For the quality of effective feedback and marking to improve so that students feel empowered to make greater progress.

2. For staff to use more effective and creative methods of feedback.

3. To reduce staff workload whilst improving pupil progress.

What is effective feedback for pupils?

• Clear focus on next steps to progress.• Opens a dialogue with their teacher about

achievement and improvement.• Creative and engaging.

Teacher comment in book: “Good understanding, which method did you find easiest?”Pupils response: ”I understood this work today, I found it quite easy and Iwould like to try 2 digit by 3 digit or 3 digit by 3 digit(multiplication) I think it would be easier”. (KS2 Numeracy)

Effective Strategies

PeEL stickers in History

A Collaborative Approach

Dunham-on-Trent Primary School.Develop links across primary to secondary

schools concerning effective feedback.Discover methods used with feedback and

younger students .Research suggests primaries are one step ahead

e.g. CPD training available.

How will improved effective feedback be implemented?

• 4 twilight training sessions at Tuxford this year and research on impact and effectiveness.

• Website Trent Valley Training Schools Alliance.• DALP day workshop and further collaborative

work within the Primary Family.• NQT and student teachers training program.

Any Questions?