Learning Behaviours | Holmer CofE Academy

Independent Enquirers Team Workers Resourceful Thinkers Reflective Learners

Effective Participators Self Managers

What are learning behaviours?

Children who are inspired learners have the confidence to recognise that by focusing on building learning skills and working hard they can achieve success. We believe Learning Behaviours help prepare our children with the skills and attitudes for adapting to the future challenges they will face in an ever changing world.

Learning Behaviour emphasises the crucial link between the way in which children learn and their social knowledge and behaviour.

Our six Learning Behaviours are closely linked to our values curriculum they help us to be successful in learning.

At the start of each half term the children select the Learning Behaviour they wish to focus on developing. They review their progress half termly before choosing the next target area.

Learning Behaviour Spotters in each class hold the position for a week. The Spotters are responsible for observing their peers, praising those who demonstrate good examples of working on their chosen behaviour and logging events in the class Learning Behaviour book. To help individuals celebrate success these observations are shared during circle time or PSHE. Often the weekly certificate of achievement (presented in key stage assemblies) is given to a child who has demonstrated excellence in following one of the six Learning Behaviours.

"Learning Behaviours have helped me think about how I can help myself to learn better and solve problems." - Willow, Y2 pupil.

We actively promote the use of our Learning Behaviours in school, at home and when out and about in the wider community. Please encourage your child to talk to you about what they have done to improve their Learning Behaviours. You can help by looking for opportunities for your child to develop their Learning Behaviour skills at home. We love hearing examples from the children of how they have put these skills in to action.

The language used to describe the Learning Behaviours changes as the children progress through the school but the behaviours stay the same. Below is an outline of the skills focused on within each Learning Behaviour.

KS2

Self

Manager

Organise themselves and work out goals and priorities
Show personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise
Anticipate, take and manage risks
Commit themselves to learning and self-improvement
Respond positively to change

KS1

I can look after myself and my belongings

Reception

Careodactyl

KS2

Effective

Participators

Engage actively with issues that affect them and those around them.
Play a full part in the life of the school
Take responsible action to bring improvement for others as well as themselves
Discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution
Present a persuasive case for action
Propose practical ways forward
Try to influence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views

KS1

I can join in

Reception

Partasaurus

KS2

Resourceful Thinker

Think creatively by generating and exploring relevant ideas, and making original connections
Find links and see relationships
Explore & experiment with resources and materials
Ask ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what if’ questions
Apply imaginative thinking to solve a problem
Try different ways to tackle a problem
Work with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value

KS1

I know where to find help

Reception

Askosaurus

KS2

Reflective Learner

Evaluate their strengths and limitations as learners
Review their work and act on outcomes
Set themselves realistic goals and criteria for success
Monitor their own performance and progress
Invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks & criticism
Make changes to improve their learning
Communicate their learning in relevant ways to different audiences

KS1

I can say what is good and how to get better

Reception

Improveasaurus

KS2

Independent

Enquirer

Gather, process and evaluate information in their investigations
Plan what to do and how to go about it
Draw conclusions and evaluate outcomes
Take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that other have different beliefs and attitudes
Use range of techniques to collect and organise information

KS1

I can find things out

Reception

Explorosaurus

KS2

Team Worker

Work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own role
Listen and take account of others’ views
Form collaborative relationships, resolving issues and reaching agreed outcomes
Adapt behaviours to suit different roles and situations
Show fairness and consideration towards others

KS1

I can work as part of a team

Reception

Teamceratops