Learning Behaviours

‘Behaviour for Learning’ in every classroom 

 

 

What is ‘Behaviour for Learning’? 

  ‘Behaviour for learning’ develops the key skills children need to master to become successful learners.  Whilst it may look different in each year group, our 6 key behaviours build on our growth mindset ethos and show children how they can become more confident learners, who always aspire to do their best.  

 

Why is Behaviour for Learning so important? 

To be a successful learner, each child needs to develop key aptitudes that will enable them to access all their learning to the fullest extent.  Our 6 key behaviours will develop skills and attitudes to learning that will put children in good stead for the challenges they will meet throughout their lives.  We aim to support children to build successful futures by showing them how to be highly motivated learners. 

 

The six key behaviours for learning at St Mary of the Angels are represented by six animals: 

 

The Wolf - Independence 

The Ant - Collaboration 

The Eagle – Challenge 

Lion – Pride 

Tortoise - Determination 

Monkey - Curiosity 

 

Each animal comes with their own story to illustrate their behaviour. 

 Each behaviour comes with a series of ‘I can…’ statements to help every child master them that are attached below.

Focus for Autumn 1 - Independence
 
The learning behaviour all classes will focus on during Autumn 1 is Independence.
Below is the story that pupils have listened to a discussed to help them at their age appropriate level how to achieve independence.