Valuing Reflection

Example of a Reflection Bubble from Year 6

We are continually developing our learning values and this terms focus is 'Reflection'.

What are we doing already as a school?

• Reflection bubbles with checklists to check work against
• Reflection bubbles with key questions to prompt
• Getting the children to explain a process/their thinking
• Reflect on next steps at the end of a piece of work
• Reflect on prior learning. E.g. children generate their success criteria at the beginning of a piece
• Reflect on previous learning through the use of photographic evidence

What do we also need to develop this term?

• Reflection in other subjects e.g. Science to explain a process; PE to reflect on routine/performance from previous week.
• More opportunities to reflect on previous learning. E.g. use them to prompt application of skills across the curriculum; use them as a way to improve a piece of work.
• Children learning the importance of reflection and how it supports their overall teaching and learning.

What evidence will we see?

• Reflection bubbles/speech bubbles across the curriculum
• Children becoming better at reflecting on their learning
• Teachers responding and using them to support teaching and learning. E.g. use them to inform next steps in planning
• Opportunities for reflection being built into the curriculum map/timetable