Teaching and Learning at St Peter’s
A culture that values excellence while embracing inclusion
At St Peter’s our approach to Teaching and Learning is driven by a commitment to excellence, ambition and inclusion. We strive to create classrooms where every student feels valued, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential.
Our curriculum is designed to be inspiring, engaging and knowledge-rich, ensuring that all learners acquire the skills and understanding they need to thrive in an everchanging world.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum provides a broad and balanced education for all students. Each subject area has a carefully sequenced learning journey designed to build knowledge over time.
You can explore our curriculum plans, long term overviews and key stage pathways on our individual curriculum pages.
The St Peter’s 6: Our Principles for Outstanding Teaching & Learning
At St Peter’s, high quality, inclusive teaching is the foundation of everything we do. Our approach is guided by The St Peter’s 6 - a set of evidencebased strategies that every teacher uses in every classroom to ensure all students can learn, grow and succeed.
These six principles shape our practice and help us create learning environments where all students feel known, valued and supported.
1. Modelling & Explanation
We believe students learn best when they are shown how to think, not just what to do.
Teachers provide clear explanations, break down complex ideas and model highquality examples so that students understand exactly what success looks like and how to get there.
2. Deliberate Practice
Learning happens through purposeful repetition and carefully designed practice.
Teachers plan activities that allow students to apply new knowledge, build fluency and develop longterm understanding.
3. Checking for Understanding
We don’t assume students have understood—we check.
Through questioning, miniwhiteboards, live marking and other techniques, teachers regularly assess understanding and adapt their instruction in real time to support every learner.
4. Feedback
Effective feedback moves learning forward.
Students receive timely, specific guidance that helps them reflect on their progress, improve their work and take ownership of their learning. Feedback is precise, actionable and supportive.
5. Questioning
Highquality questioning deepens thinking.
Teachers use a range of strategies—from cold calling to probing followups—to stretch students’ understanding, encourage rich discussion and ensure that every learner is engaged.
6. Relationships & Knowing Our Students
Strong relationships are at the heart of excellent teaching.
We take the time to understand each student—their strengths, interests, barriers and goals. By knowing our learners well, we create classrooms that are inclusive, nurturing and ambitious for all.
Assessment & Feedback
Assessment is integral to learning at St Peter’s. We use a combination of formative assessment in lessons and summative checkpoints to monitor progress. You can find information about your child’s assessment points click here
Feedback is focused, timely and actionable, helping students understand what they are doing well and what they need to do next.
Support & Intervention
We are committed to ensuring every student succeeds. Our targeted support programmes help learners who may need additional guidance. These include:
- Literacy and numeracy interventions
- Homework club and revision support
- SEND provision tailored to individual needs
Our aim is to remove barriers so that every student can flourish.
If you have any further questions please contact Laura Sewell, Vice Principal
