FFPS Lesson Observation

• Document No.

• Teacher

• Class name

• Lesson Observed

  Literacy

  Maths

  Science

  ICT

  General

• Observed on

  Date

• Term

  Select Summer 1 Summer 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Autumn 1 Autumn 2

  • Summer 1
  • Summer 2
  • Spring 1
  • Spring 2
  • Autumn 1
  • Autumn 2

• Observed by

• Other staff involved

Challenge, Pitch and Expectation

• High expectations. Learning matched to specific needs. Differentiation.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Pupil Progress and Achievement

• In lesson and over time

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Pupil Attainment

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Teaching methods

• Variety of teaching and learning styles evidenced. Learner's independence promoted. Effective teacher explanation.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Self assessment

• Effective link between LO and Success Criteria. Learners are clear about what and why they are learning. Learner's reflect on own learning, including self-assessment.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Marking and Feedback

• Marking and feedback is frequent and regular providing pupils with clear ideas on how their learning can be improved. Written dialogue where appropriate.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Effective teacher and learner questioning

• Quality of teacher questioning, learners take risks, thinking time ... etc

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Pupil Engagement

• The maximum number of children for the maximum amount of time. Tasks enthuse and motivate and interest pupils. They enjoy their work so persevere when difficult.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Subject Knowledge

• Teacher demonstrates high degree of subject knowledge. Creates excitement. The way learning is presented is infectious.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Class Management including behaviour

• Learners motivated, children take risks due to safe environment. Rules and routines applied consistently.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Opportunities to develop skills

• Work includes opportunities to develop skills in R, W, M and ICT. Extend to wider skills - co-operative working, research ...

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Use of Resources

• Physical environment conducive to learning. Effective use of other adults. Teaching resources well used to effect learning.

• Comments

• Grading

  Outstanding

  Good

  Req Imp

  Inadequate

Strengths:

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  Media

Areas for development:

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  Media

Any other areas to note:

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  Media

Grading

• I would grade this lesson as

  Outstanding

  Good

  Requires Improvement

  inadequate

• Feedback dialogue

  Yes

  No

• Teacher

  Sign

• Observer

  Sign

• Headteacher

  Sign

Pupil Details

• Add detailed findings for three children, at least one of whom should be SEN and another should be a child otherwise targeted e.g. Lack of progress previously, FSM, CLA etc.

Pupil details

• Name

• Targeted Group

  Select FSM CLA Lack of Progress Not targeted SEN EAL

  • FSM
  • CLA
  • Lack of Progress
  • Not targeted
  • SEN
  • EAL

• SEN status

  School Action

  School Action Plus

  Statement

• Attitude to learning/behaviour

• Did the child know what they were learning/why/how to achieve?

• What did the know/could they do at the beginning of the lesson

• What did the know/could they do at the end of the lesson

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  Media