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South Ayrshire Council - Department of Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning

A Policy Statement for Learning & Teaching for Establishments

Introduction
This paper sets out the Council’s policy with respect to learning and teaching in primary, secondary, special and pre-5 education. It is designed to provide guidelines within which each educational establishment can draw up its own operational statement for learning and teaching. The policy is intended to support and encourage establishments to promote effective learning and teaching.

Rationale
Meeting the needs of each individual learner and helping each to realise her/his potential is central to effective learning and teaching. Learning and teaching is at the heart of the educational process and the quality of the interaction is of fundamental importance in raising standards of achievement. The role and influence of the class teacher are crucial factors in the promotion of high quality learning and teaching. This policy statement takes account of national and local guidelines and advice as well as the National Priorities which are listed in appendix 2. It has been developed in the context of pre-5 curriculum framework, the 5-14 programme and the national qualifications framework. The policy is supported by guidelines giving more detailed practical advice listed as appendices for each sector.

Aims
The aims for Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning are set out in appendix 1. These have a direct bearing on learning and teaching in establishments and reflect both the Council’s local priorities and the recently published national priorities for education. This policy aims to:

place learning and teaching at the heart of our work
involve all staff in developing and improving the quality of learning and teaching
support us in our efforts to give all pupils the opportunity to develop their personal potential and to equip pupils for later life and active citizenship
help us to meet the needs and aspirations of all learners
promote a view of learning as a shared responsibility
contribute to strategies for raising achievement and attainment.

In developing and improving the quality of learning and teaching, it is important to promote the view among pupils, parents and carers that lifelong learning beyond school is a necessary, enjoyable and important part of their lives.

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