Talk for Learning – Ensuring Maximum Participation and Contribution from all Learners
“Talk for Learning” is a pedagogy which ensures a high level of pupil engagement, uses well-judged and inspirational teaching strategies which are matched to individual needs. Assessment during lessons to intervene and reshape lesson, as well as high quality marking and feedback, are a major feature of this way of teaching. In “Talk for Learning” lessons pupils make good or better progress and this is shown in results over time. “Talk for Learning” schools report their best results for attainment and progress across all year groups and subjects when “Talk for Learning” strategies are consistently applied.
This bespoke package is the equivalent to fourteen consultancy contact days over 12 months. A vital element of the package is supporting teachers in embedding this practice in their classrooms.
An example of a 12 month package to become a talk for learning school could look like this:
• Initial meeting with the HT and staff meeting to introduce talk for learning – ½ day
• Training course for teachers – 2 days
• Staff meeting – to develop strategies – ½ day
• Coaching for teachers on planning and delivery – 3 days
• Consultancy to support talk for learning in the classroom – 6 days
• Consultancy to write policy, contribute to school improvement plan and
report to governors – 1 day
• Accreditation visit – 1day
Cost: £10000
An example of an additional 12 month package to develop a talk for learning school could look like this:
• Training for new teachers and teaching assistants – 2 days
• Coaching for teachers on planning and delivery – 2 days
• Coaching for Support staff – 1 day
• Consultancy for developing the system – 2 days
• Accreditation visit – 1 day
Cost: £6000
An example of an additional 12 month package to be a talk for learning school could look like this:
• Ongoing consultancy support to meet the needs of the school 1 day
per half term
• Accreditation visit
Cost: £4000