How well are pupils taught?

the quality of teaching, judged in terms of its impact on pupils' learning and what makes it successful or not.

• how well the skills of literacy and numeracy are taught;
• how well the teaching meets the needs of all its pupils, taking account of age, gender, ethnicity, capability, special educational needs; gifted and talented, and those for whom English is an additional language;
• the teaching in each subject commenting on any variations between subjects and year groups;
• how well pupils learn and make progress.

• show good subject knowledge and understanding in the way they present and discuss their subject;
• are technically competent in teaching phonics (primary schools) and other basic skills;
• plan effectively, setting clear objectives that pupils understand;
• challenge and inspire pupils, expecting the most of them, so as to deepen their knowledge and understanding;.
• use methods which enable all pupils to learn effectively;
• manage pupils well and insist on high standards of behaviour;
• use time, support staff and other resources, especially information and communications technology, effectively,'
• assess pupils' work thoroughly and use assessments to help and encourage pupils to overcome difficulties;
• use homework effectively to reinforce and/or extend what is learned in school;

• acquire new knowledge or skills, develop ideas and increase their understanding;
• apply intellectual, physical or creative effort in their work,
• are productive and work at a good pace,
• show interest in their work, are able to sustain concentration and think and learn for themselves;
• understand what they are doing, how well they have done and how they can improve.